Wines made from Merlot grapes of Argentina - Page 2
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 62% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 53% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 53% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 50% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 47% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 46% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 19% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 17% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 12% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 12% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 12% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 11% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 11% of Merlot
- Black fruitsPresent in 10% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 10% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 9% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 9% of Merlot
- TobaccoPresent in 9% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 9% of Merlot
- Black currantPresent in 9% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
Napa Valley mourns the passing of Margaret Duckhorn
The eponymous winery started by her and her former husband Dan, Duckhorn Vineyards, was founded in 1976. The brand would be among the first to feature Merlot as more than merely a blending grape. Duckhorn helped ignite America’s love for the grape. Born in New York State, Margaret travelled much throughout her life, growing up in a military family. Her collegiate studies would lead her to Germany where she would discover a love for wine. Upon returning to the US she would complete three degrees ...
Va Piano purchases 21 hectare vineyard in Walla Walla Valley
The boutique producer plans to grow Bordeaux and Italian varietals on the land, which it has purchased from SeVein Vineyards. The parcel is located in the middle of the SeVein slope, 274 to 335 metres (900 to 1,100 feet) above sea level. It benefits from similar loam soils and elevation to the celebrated Seven Hills Vineyard, which is located on the next ridge to the east. ‘I really feel like we are getting the best spot in all of SeVein for top quality Bordeaux and Italian varietals,’ said Va P ...
Bordeaux 2021 En Primeur: first impressions
There’s no doubt that 2021 was a challenging vintage. Most explanatory statements or technical sheets handed out over the past few weeks have mentioned the unfavourable, oft disastrous weather conditions, the sometimes very low and disheartening yields and the slightly varied or unusual blends on offer in 2021. Difficulties faced by vignerons both inside and outside of the cellar have been explained in detail as has the raft of highly important decisions needed be made throughout the year, ...