Wines made from Merlot grapes of Eger
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Eger.
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 Eger
Eger, in northeastern Hungary, is a wine region best known for its Egri Bikavér wine, popularly known as "Bull's Blood". Although Sweet, white Tokaji remains unrivaled as Hungary's most famous wine overall, Bikavér (Bull's Blood) is surely the country's most famous red. The style – a Complex blend of several dark-skinned grapes – was first made in the late 19th Century, in Szekszard (200 kilometers/130 miles southwest of Eger). It rose to international fame in the 1970s, when the state-owned Egervin winery monopolized production of the style, and successfully promoted it on export markets.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 47% of Merlot
- OakPresent in 41% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 38% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 31% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 28% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 26% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 17% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 12% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 12% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 11% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 10% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 9% of Merlot
- BlueberryPresent in 9% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 9% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 8% of Merlot
- Black cherriesPresent in 8% of Merlot
- TobaccoPresent in 8% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 7% of Merlot
- SmokePresent in 7% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 7% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
Va Piano purchases 21 hectare vineyard in Walla Walla Valley
The boutique producer plans to grow Bordeaux and Italian varietals on the land, which it has purchased from SeVein Vineyards. The parcel is located in the middle of the SeVein slope, 274 to 335 metres (900 to 1,100 feet) above sea level. It benefits from similar loam soils and elevation to the celebrated Seven Hills Vineyard, which is located on the next ridge to the east. ‘I really feel like we are getting the best spot in all of SeVein for top quality Bordeaux and Italian varietals,’ said Va P ...
Rare Napa wine of Judgement of Paris fame sells for $12,000
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Decanter’s Regional Editors pick out their top wines for Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC
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