Wines made from Merlot grapes of Argentina
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Argentina.
More informations about the variety Merlot
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
More informations about the wines of Argentina
Argentina is one of the most important wine producing countries in the New World, and the largest producer of wine in South America. The high-altitude deserts of the eastern Andes have given rise to a high-quality wine industry, and the Terroir of this region is well suited to Argentina's adopted Grape variety, the ubiquitous Malbec. Originally from France/bordeaux">Bordeaux, it is now the source of some of Argentina's most famous wines, which are characterized by brilliance and intensity, with Floral">floral notes and black fruit flavors. Covering just over 2.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 85% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 75% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 72% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 70% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 68% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 65% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 39% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 32% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 32% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 22% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 21% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 20% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 20% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 20% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 19% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 19% of Merlot
- Black fruitsPresent in 19% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 19% of Merlot
- TobaccoPresent in 18% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 18% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
Black Friday wine and spirits deals 2022
If you’re looking to replenish your wine rack or spirits cabinet ahead of Christmas, then Black Friday is a great time to do it. With all major drinks retailers offering discounts on bottles in their range, you’ll be able to get some great deals on wine, Champagne and spirits. Offers have already started, with new deals going live on Black Friday and throughout the weekend into Cyber Monday. So it’s worth checking back regularly if you are looking for a particular producer or b ...
Daou Family Estates in Paso Robles expands to Tuscany
The new Daou Family estate has yet to be named but the purchase includes 70 hectares of land and an old farmhouse called Coroglie. Next month, the Daou brothers will plant 20 hectares of vines focusing on Bordeaux varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The vineyard will incorporate biodynamic principles, as well as dry-farming and organic approaches. The first harvest is planned for 2025. Winemaker Daniel Daou was drawn to the new estate by the similarities he found with the pr ...
Iconic Italian wineries partner on wine in space project
The project was devised by FIS president Franco Maria Ricci and officially unveiled last week in Rome at the Foundation’s latest annual International Wine Culture Forum. ‘About four months ago I thought we should do some proper experiments to understand what happens to wine and vines in space. Eventually, I decided that this year’s FIS Forum had to be dedicated entirely to this subject,’ Ricci told Decanter. ‘My idea would be to understand if the vine can live and survive in space (and eve ...