Wines made from Merlot grapes of Calabria
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Calabria.
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 Calabria
Calabria is a wine region in southern Italy, in fact a large peninsula that juts out between the Ionian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is separated from Sicily by the narrow Strait of Messina. Its northern border with Basilicata is marked by the peaks of the southern Apennines. Calabria and its wines have undergone many influences over the centuries.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 9% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 9% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 5% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot