Wines made from Merlot grapes of Niederösterreich
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Niederösterreich.
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 Weinland
Niederösterreich, or Lower Austria, is a wine region in the Northeast of Austria bordering Slovakia and the Czech Republic. It is the country's largest wine region, both geographically and in terms of production. There are around 28,000 hectares (69,000 acres) of vineyards. These are responsible for roughly half of Austria's total wine output.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 12% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 11% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 11% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 10% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 9% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Merlot
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot