Wines made from Merlot grapes of Brazil - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Brazil.
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 wines of Brazil
With about 83,000 hectares of Vineyard">Vineyards, it ranks just behind its close neighbours, Argentina and Chile, in terms of cultivated area. Only a small portion (about 10%) of these hectares are planted with Vitis vinifera vines, but this large area does not translate into large volumes of quality wine. Concerted efforts are underway to improve this ratio. Although not yet recognized internationally, the quality of Brazilian wines is increasing year by year.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 24% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 20% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 14% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 12% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 11% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 10% of Merlot
- RaspberryPresent in 4% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 2% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 2% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 2% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 2% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Merlot
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
Va Piano purchases 21 hectare vineyard in Walla Walla Valley
The boutique producer plans to grow Bordeaux and Italian varietals on the land, which it has purchased from SeVein Vineyards. The parcel is located in the middle of the SeVein slope, 274 to 335 metres (900 to 1,100 feet) above sea level. It benefits from similar loam soils and elevation to the celebrated Seven Hills Vineyard, which is located on the next ridge to the east. ‘I really feel like we are getting the best spot in all of SeVein for top quality Bordeaux and Italian varietals,’ said Va P ...
Daou Family Estates in Paso Robles expands to Tuscany
The new Daou Family estate has yet to be named but the purchase includes 70 hectares of land and an old farmhouse called Coroglie. Next month, the Daou brothers will plant 20 hectares of vines focusing on Bordeaux varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The vineyard will incorporate biodynamic principles, as well as dry-farming and organic approaches. The first harvest is planned for 2025. Winemaker Daniel Daou was drawn to the new estate by the similarities he found with the pr ...
Stephen Brook: ‘It is astonishing how rapidly changes can take place in the Bordeaux region’
My book The Complete Bordeaux, which has been revised every five years, is soon to be published in its fourth edition. This may seem like excessive haste, given the scope of the book, but it is astonishing how rapidly changes can take place in the region. Burgundy, in contrast, is relatively stable, since most properties are family-owned and tend to stay that way. But not so in Bordeaux, where there are ample opportunities for newcomers to acquire established properties, as they have been doing ...