Wines made from Merlot grapes of Bulgaria

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

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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 Bulgaria

Bulgaria, while far from the most famous or prestigious of the world's wine-producing nations, certainly ranks among the most prolific. This Eastern European country has a Long history of viticulture, and its wine has more to offer than the sea of cheap reds (mostly Cabernet Grape/sauvignon">Sauvignon) that flowed westward in the 1980s would suggest. The country now has a growing number of promising wine pioneers, but perhaps the most remarkable era of Bulgarian viticulture dates back to the mid-14th century, just before the once-mighty Bulgarian Empire began to fragment and cede Power to the Ottomans. Bulgarian art, more than 1,000 years Old, depicts wine as Part of Bulgarian culture, especially among the ruling classes.

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?

OakPresent in 89% of Merlot
Black fruitPresent in 83% of Merlot
Red fruitPresent in 76% of Merlot
Non oakPresent in 73% of Merlot
EarthPresent in 72% of Merlot
SpicesPresent in 71% of Merlot
Dried fruitPresent in 23% of Merlot
MicrobioPresent in 21% of Merlot
FloralPresent in 11% of Merlot
OakyPresent in 10% of Merlot

PlumPresent in 9% of Merlot
VegetalPresent in 9% of Merlot
CherryPresent in 8% of Merlot
PepperPresent in 8% of Merlot
Black currantPresent in 7% of Merlot
BlackberryPresent in 7% of Merlot
VanillaPresent in 7% of Merlot
ChocolatePresent in 6% of Merlot
BlueberryPresent in 5% of Merlot
JamPresent in 5% of Merlot

News about the grape variety Merlot

Greatest vineyards: Decanter names 12 ‘to rule them all’

Decanter has published a list of ‘12 vineyards to rule them all‘, featuring some of the greatest vineyards across the globe, after consulting a selection of leading wine world experts. After much debate and discussion, the final dozen takes wine lovers on a journey across the international wine world, from Burgundy and Barolo to Napa Valley, via South Australia and Argentina – to name just a few destinations. Not everyone will agree with the choices made, of course. It’s a list that ...

Tuscany’s Frescobaldi unveils Calimaia estate in Montepulciano

There are historic links between the area and the Frescobaldi family, which will make Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG wines at Tenuta Calimaia. Frescobaldi originally acquired the estate last year, when it was known as Corte alla Flora, and has now relaunched it within the group’s portfolio of Tuscan wineries. Tenuta Calimaia vineyards. Photo credit: Marchesi Frescobaldi. Montepulciano’s beauty ‘is literally breath-taking’, said Lamberto Frescobaldi, president of Marchesi Frescobaldi. ‘Here, i ...

Argentina harvest report 2022: ‘wines with excellent ageing potential’

The grapes have been picked and Argentina is able to file another successful harvest for 2022, to match the previous four years. However producers are reporting that 2022 was the most singular of recent vintages, with each region experiencing its own challenges. Mendoza ‘The 2021-2022 season reminds me of a good Hollywood movie,’ said Martín Kaiser, viticulturist at Doña Paula in Mendoza. ‘It certainly kept us entertained. Our hearts were in our mouths all the way through, but it had a great end ...