Wines made from Merlot grapes of Lasithi

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

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 Crete

The wine region of Lasithi is located in the region of Crete of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Τοπλογ (Toplou) or the Domaine Τοπλογ (Toplou) produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lasithi are Chardonnay, Vilana and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lasithi often reveals types of flavors of earth, vegetal or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit.

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?