Wines made from Merlot grapes of Macedonia
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Macedonia.
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 Macedonia
Greek Macedonia (Makedonia) is an expansive region in Northern Greece. It is bordered by the Republic of North Macedonia, Albania and Bulgaria to the north and the Aegean Sea in the South. The vineyards in the mountainous region are extensively planted to Xynomavro, along with Roditis, Limnio and the more-international Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety. Macedonian red wines are noted for their firm tannins and big flavors, and the best examples are among Greece's most-sought-after reds.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 15% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 15% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 14% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 13% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 12% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 9% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 4% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Merlot
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 2% of Merlot
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Black cherriesPresent in 2% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 2% of Merlot