Wines made from Merlot grapes of Maule Valley
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Maule Valley.
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 region of Central Valley
Maule Valley is the largest wine-producing region in Chile other than the Central Valley, of which it is a Part. It has 75,000 acres (30,000ha) under Vine, and has traditionally been associated with quantity rather than quality. But this is rapidly changing – the bulk-producing Pais vine is gradually being replaced with more international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère, and careful winemaking practices are being employed to make some world-class red wines from old-vine Carignan. The Central Valley itself runs between the Andes and the Coastal Mountains from the Chilean capital of Santiago in the North to the up-and-coming region of Bío Bío in the South.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 41% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 41% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 33% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 32% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 30% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 27% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 8% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 5% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 3% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 2% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 2% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Merlot
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Merlot
- LicoricePresent in 1% of Merlot
- CoffeePresent in 1% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
Andrew Jefford: ‘A wine’s visual cues shout, stamp, whistle and roar’
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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 ...