Wines made from Merlot grapes of Lujan de Cuyo
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Lujan de Cuyo.
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 region of Mendoza
Luján de Cuyo is a wine-producing sub-region of Argentina's largest viticultural area, Mendoza. Unsurprisingly, Malbec is the region's most-important grape variety, producing Bold, intensely flavored red wines. Excellent wines are also produced here from Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Torrontés. Located in a valley just South of Mendoza City itself, the Luján de Cuyo region is home to some of the most famous names in Argentinean wine.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 26% of Merlot
- OakPresent in 24% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 21% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 20% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 19% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 19% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 10% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 8% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 7% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 7% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Black currantPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Dark fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Merlot
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 2% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 2% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 2% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 2% of Merlot
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