Wines made from Merlot grapes of Santa Catarina
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Santa Catarina.
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 Santa Catarina
State of southern Brazil, a renowned specialist in altitude wines (IG "Vinhos de Altitude"), vineyards between 870 and 1,300 m. A cool climate without a dry season marking freshness and tension. Precise Chardonnay whites with signature notes of citrus, green apple, white flowers and saline minerality, crisp acidity. Lively Sauvignon (boxwood, exotic fruits).
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Merlot
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- PeachPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 1% of Merlot