Wines made from Merlot grapes of Barossa
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Barossa.
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 Australie du Sud
Barossa is one of the six wine-producing zones of SouthAustralia, and arguably the most recognized name in the Australian wine industry. Barossa wines have attracted more international awards than any other region in the country. It is divided into two sections: the western Barossa Valley (effectively the Warmer valley floor) and on the eastern side the cooler, higher altitude Eden Valley, both of which have a distinct Geographical Indication (GI) formalized in 1997. Grapegrowing conditions vary immensely across the wider Barossa zone and this is reflected in the markedly different wine styles produced here.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 31% of Merlot
- OakPresent in 27% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 22% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 20% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 19% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 18% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 14% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 12% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 11% of Merlot
- Black currantPresent in 10% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 9% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 8% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 7% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 6% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 6% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Merlot
- TobaccoPresent in 5% of Merlot
- Dark fruitPresent in 5% of Merlot
- MintPresent in 5% of Merlot
- RaspberryPresent in 5% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
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