Wines made from Merlot grapes of Rio Grande do Sul
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Rio Grande do Sul.
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 Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil's winemaking heart (~80% of production), Italian tradition. Recognised specialty: traditional-method sparkling wines (espumantes), fresh and fruity, based on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, among South America's finest. Accessible reds: supple, fruity Merlot (plum, cherry), fleshy Cabernet Sauvignon, dense, tannic Tannat. Round Chardonnay, light Riesling Italico, sweet, floral Moscato whites.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 11% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 8% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 8% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 8% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 1% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Merlot
- CassisPresent in 1% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Merlot
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Merlot