Wines made from Merlot grapes of Minas Gerais

Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Minas Gerais.

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1Winery Luiz Porto - Dom de Minas MerlotDom de Minas MerlotWinery Luiz PortoNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
2Winery Luiz Porto - Dom de Minas Reserva EspecialDom de Minas Reserva EspecialWinery Luiz PortoNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
3Winery Casa Geraldo - Colheita de Inverno Gran Reserva MerlotColheita de Inverno Gran Reserva MerlotWinery Casa GeraldoNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
4Winery Villa Mosconi - Corte Viníferas 035Corte Viníferas 035Winery Villa Mosconi

More informations about the variety Merlot

Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.

More informations about the region of Minas Gerais

Brazilian southeast state (south of Belo Horizonte), altitude vineyards between 800 and 1,000 m (Caldas, Andradas), pioneer of double-pruning allowing winter harvest — dry season with mild temperatures. Signature Syrah as red king: deep and spicy with blackberry, black cherry, violet, black pepper, smoked bacon and floral touch, firm tannins — comparable to modern Rhones. Vivid and aromatic Sauvignon Blanc (grapefruit, boxwood).

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?

    • OakPresent in 1% of Merlot