Wines made from Merlot grapes of Sao Paulo
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Sao Paulo.
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.
Wine state of south-east Brazil, with its heart at São Roque ("Terra do Vinho") founded by Italian and Portuguese immigrants in the 18th c. Traditional-method sparkling as stars: fresh, lively bubblies with notes of green apple, citrus, white flowers and brioche, a fine bubble. Supple reds blending Bonarda, Barbera and fleshy Tannat, round tannins. Perfumed Muscat sweet wines (orange blossom, honey).