Wines made from Merlot grapes of Germany

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

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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 Germany

Germany - famous primarily for the world-class Grape/riesling">Riesling produced in its Mosel region - is entering a New phase in its wine history. At the beginning of the 21st century, the country's winemakers are convincingly proving that they are good for more than just Mosel Riesling. High-quality German Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) is now emerging from various regions, including Baden, the Palatinate and even the tiny Ahr Valley. Overlooking a much lesser period of glory - the 1970s and 1980s - Germany has a Long and illustrious history of viticulture.

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?

Red fruitPresent in 42% of Merlot
OakPresent in 35% of Merlot
Black fruitPresent in 35% of Merlot
EarthPresent in 33% of Merlot
SpicesPresent in 29% of Merlot
Non oakPresent in 24% of Merlot
Tree fruitPresent in 14% of Merlot
MicrobioPresent in 13% of Merlot
Citrus fruitPresent in 9% of Merlot
CherryPresent in 6% of Merlot

OakyPresent in 5% of Merlot
RaspberryPresent in 5% of Merlot
VegetalPresent in 4% of Merlot
Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Merlot
BlackberryPresent in 4% of Merlot
StrawberriesPresent in 4% of Merlot
Red fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
VanillaPresent in 3% of Merlot
PepperPresent in 3% of Merlot
PlumPresent in 3% of Merlot

News about the grape variety Merlot

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