Pisano: Discover the Wines of Uruguay

Uruguay may be one of South America’s smaller wine-producing countries, but it is rapidly gaining recognition for wines of remarkable freshness, character and individuality. At the heart of that story is Pisano, a family estate whose roots stretch back to 1914, when Italian immigrant Don Césare Secundino Pisano settled in Progreso and planted the family’s first vineyards. More than a century later, Pisano remains proudly family-run and has become one of the country’s most distinctive producers.

Located around 45 minutes inland from Montevideo and just 20 kilometres from the Río de la Plata estuary, Pisano’s vineyards are profoundly influenced by the nearby Atlantic. Rather than relying on altitude for freshness, as many South American regions do, the vineyards benefit from cooling ocean winds and the Falklands current. From these dry-farmed vineyards, the family produces Tannat with aromatic precision and fine tannins alongside wonderfully fresh, saline Albariño. Today, brothers Eduardo, Gustavo and Daniel Pisano oversee the vineyards, winemaking and commercial side of the estate.

Join us for an evening hosted by Nikolas ‘Niko’ Kozik, who lives alongside the Pisano estate and has become an extended part of the winemaking family. Knowledgeable, energetic and passionate about sharing the wines of his home country, Niko has hosted everything from major trade tastings to intimate consumer events. His philosophy is refreshingly straightforward: he simply wants to see people enjoying wine from Uruguay.

Over two relaxed hours at Loki Edgbaston, you’ll taste eight wines showcasing just how diverse modern Uruguay can be. Starting with sparkling and still Albariño before moving through Pinot Noir and four increasingly serious expressions of Tannat, this is an opportunity to discover an exciting wine country through one of its most characterful family estates.

What to Expect at Our Pisano Wine Tasting

• Taste eight wines showcasing the diversity of modern Uruguayan winemaking
• Discover three different expressions of Albariño, including a Pet Nat
• Explore Tannat, Uruguay’s signature red grape, from approachable everyday styles to the estate’s finest wines
• Learn how the cooling influence of the Atlantic shapes Uruguay’s distinctive wine style
• Enjoy expert guidance from Nikolas Kozik in a relaxed, sociable atmosphere

The Wines

Pisano Pájaros Pintados Albariño Pet Nat NV
A lively, naturally sparkling Albariño offering bright fruit, refreshing acidity and a wonderfully energetic introduction to Uruguay.

Pisano Cisplatino Albariño 2026
Fresh and approachable, with vibrant citrus and orchard fruit alongside the gently saline character of Atlantic-influenced Albariño.

Pisano RPF Albariño 2025
A more serious expression of Albariño, combining greater concentration and texture with freshness, precision and a long mineral finish.

Pisano Río de los Pájaros Pinot Noir 2023
Elegant and bright, showcasing red berry fruit, gentle spice and the freshness of Uruguay’s maritime climate.

Pisano Cisplatino Tannat 2024
An accessible introduction to Uruguay’s signature grape, packed with dark fruit while retaining freshness and supple tannins.

Pisano Río de los Pájaros Tannat 2023
A step up in concentration, combining ripe blackberry fruit with savoury complexity, structure and beautifully balanced tannins.

Pisano RPF Tannat 2023
Rich and expressive, showcasing the depth and intensity of Tannat alongside the precision and freshness that define Pisano’s style.

Pisano Arretxea Tannat 2020
A flagship expression of Tannat, offering impressive concentration, complexity and structure while retaining the elegance that sets the finest Uruguayan examples apart.

Who Should Join the Pisano Wine Tasting?

• Anyone curious to discover the wines of Uruguay
• Lovers of South American wines looking beyond Argentina and Chile
• Fans of Albariño interested in discovering a fascinating Atlantic expression of the grape
• Anyone wanting to explore Tannat beyond its reputation as a powerful red
• Both beginners and experienced wine enthusiasts — welcoming, educational and enjoyable

Event Details

Hosted by: Nikolas Kozik, Pisano Wines

When: Friday 25th September 2026, 6:30pm

Where: Loki Edgbaston

Price: £45 per person

You can receive a full refund up to 30 days before the event and transfer your ticket up to 14 days before the event.

All transfers within 14 days of the event will incur a £10 fee per ticket. This is to cover the non-recoverable costs incurred by the event.