Wines made from Merlot grapes of Peloponnesos
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Peloponnesos.
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 Peloponnesos
The Peloponnese Peninsula (Peloponnesus) is a large landform on the southern edge of continental Greece. Covered in mountains, rugged plateaus and valleys, the area has an abundance of mesoClimates and terroirs suitable for premium viticulture. Native Grape varieties such as Agiorgitiko, Moschofilero and Mavrodaphne are planted throughout the peninsula. They produce everything from fresh, minerally white wines to Rich, ageworthy reds.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 12% of Merlot
- OakPresent in 10% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 10% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 10% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 6% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 4% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 1% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 1% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
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