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Salton

Talento

Brazil Serra Gaúcha Red Merlot, Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon

full-bodied, dry red with ripe tannins

Facts about the wine

Winery
Salton
Grapes
Merlot, Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon
Region
Brazil / Serra Gaúcha
Wine style
Red · Red
Alcohol content
13%
Body
Full
Acidity
Medium
Composition
Assemblage/Blend

About this wine

Salton Talento is a full-bodied, dry red blend of Merlot, Tannat and Cabernet Sauvignon from Serra Gaúcha. It typically shows ripe dark fruit, plum and cassis, alongside spice, cedar and a likely touch of oak maturation. The tannins are present yet ripe; the level of oak and concentration may vary with the vintage.

Style
full-bodied, dry red with ripe tannins
Serving temperature
16–18 °C
Ageing potential
Approachable now; strong vintages can develop well for around 5–8 years.

What does this wine taste like?

The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic
Aromas and flavours
  • cassis
  • black plum
  • cherry
  • cedar
  • sweet spice
  • dark chocolate

Food that goes well with this wine

Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.

  • grilled beef
  • roast lamb with rosemary
  • mushroom stew
  • aged hard cheeses
  • barbecue with roasted vegetables
  • Beef
  • Lamb
  • Game Meat
  • Spicy Food
  • Poultry

Vintages

Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.

  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
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  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2011
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  • 1999
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  • 1992
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  • 1990
  • 1987
  • 1985
  • 1981
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  • 1976
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  • 1971
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  • 1969
  • 1961
  • 1959
  • 1951

From the Wijnfeld cellars

Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.

Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.

About Salton

Salton is an established producer in Serra Gaúcha, Brazil’s leading traditional wine region in the south of the country. The estate works with international grape varieties as well as sparkling wines, and its reds often reflect the region’s temperate, humid conditions. Talento sits among the producer’s more ambitious still red wines.

This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 7 September 2026.