Wines made from Merlot grapes of Continental Greece
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Continental Greece.
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 Continental Greece
CentralGreece is a large geographical region in the heart of mainland Greece. Home to around 4. 5 million Greeks and the capital city, Athens, the region is also the birthplace of one of the country's most famous wines, Retsina. ALong with this idiosyncratic wine (which is mostly made from the local Savatiano grape), many Dry red and white wines are produced in Central Greece, from varieties as far-ranging as Assyrtico, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Athiri.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 3% of Merlot
- OakPresent in 3% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot