Wines made from Merlot grapes of Graves - Page 2
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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 region of Bordeaux
Graves is a wine region on the left bank of the Bordeaux region of France, characterized by the gravel soils that give it its name. Unique among the sub-regions of Bordeaux, Graves is equally respected for its red and white wines. The AOC Graves, which covers both red and white wines, is the catch-all appellation of the district. A typical Graves red is based on the classic Bordeaux grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot sometimes in a supporting role.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 62% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 56% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 53% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 44% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 43% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 36% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 25% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 19% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 17% of Merlot
- EarthyPresent in 17% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 17% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 14% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 13% of Merlot
- Black currantPresent in 12% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 11% of Merlot
- TobaccoPresent in 11% of Merlot
- Dark fruitPresent in 9% of Merlot
- Citrus fruitPresent in 9% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 8% of Merlot
- CitrusPresent in 8% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
Pian del Gallo – Tinazzi falls for Tuscany
The Tinazzi family, owners of the eponymous group with estates in Veneto and Puglia, has expanded to Tuscany with the acquisition, in early 2022, of a property in the Chianti Classico DOCG area. The Pian del Gallo estate includes 5.5 hectares of organically farmed vineyards and olive trees, as well as hospitality facilities. A fruitful quest The acquisition was not a sudden or impulsive decision, but rather the culmination of a long search for a Tuscan property to enrich the Tinazzi portfolio. G ...
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 ...
Bordeaux 2022 harvest: Vintage looks ‘very promising’
A ‘very promising’ vintage is expected, said the regional wine council (CIVB), as the Bordeaux 2022 harvest gets underway for reds. It’s still too early to judge fully and yields will be lower in some cases following heat, drought and also hailstorms during the growing season, yet the CIVB cited ‘attractive but small berries’ and healthy vineyard conditions during the crucial flowering period and for harvest. Europe has seen early starts to wine harvests in 2022 and the C ...
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