Wines made from Merlot grapes of Émilie-Romagne

Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Émilie-Romagne.

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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 Émilie-Romagne

Romagna/emilia">Emilia-Romagna is a Rich and fertile region in Northern Italy, and one of the country's most prolific wine-producing regions, with over 58,000 hectares (143,320 acres) of vines in 2010. It is 240 kilometers (150 miles) wide and stretches across almost the entire northern Italian peninsula, sandwiched between Tuscany to the South, Lombardy and Veneto to the north and the Adriatic Sea to the east. Nine miles of Liguria is all that separates Emilia-Romagna from the Ligurian Sea, and its uniqueness as the only Italian region with both an east and west coast. Emilia-Romagna's wine-growing heritage dates back to the seventh century BC, making it one of the oldest wine-growing regions in Italy.

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?

OakPresent in 8% of Merlot
Non oakPresent in 6% of Merlot
EarthPresent in 5% of Merlot
Black fruitPresent in 5% of Merlot
SpicesPresent in 4% of Merlot
Red fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
CherryPresent in 2% of Merlot
FloralPresent in 2% of Merlot
PlumPresent in 1% of Merlot
Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot

CedarPresent in 1% of Merlot
Sweet tobaccoPresent in 1% of Merlot
Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Merlot
PepperPresent in 1% of Merlot
LeatherPresent in 1% of Merlot
TobaccoPresent in 1% of Merlot
Black cherriesPresent in 1% of Merlot
VanillaPresent in 1% of Merlot
StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Merlot
BlackberryPresent in 1% of Merlot

News about the grape variety Merlot

Meet the 2023 DFWE NYC Grand Tasting exhibitors

There is just under two months to go until the stunning Manhatta restaurant opens its doors for the second time to welcome you to the highly anticipated Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC this June. Not only will there be a sensational line-up of masterclasses held throughout the day, but guests can also enjoy a walk-around the Grand Tasting, which offers a rare opportunity to taste fine wines and meet the people behind the bottles. The Grand Tasting is at the heart of DFWE and will showcase wines ...

Domaine Clarence Dillon shines at the 2023 Oscars

The 95th Academy Awards, more usually known as The Oscars, saw the usual glittering array of award-winning stars thanking their agents, managers and occasionally screenwriters. One former member of that last profession, though, made a cameo role in a very different capacity this year. Prince Robert of Luxembourg worked as a screenwriter in a past life, but this year he attended the Oscars to raise a glass to the film industry instead. And the wine in that glass was from one of the estates within ...

Masseto wines fetch high prices in rare auction

It’s the first time that Masseto has released wines for auction directly from its ‘Caveau’, lying deep beneath the SuperTuscan winery’s vines, and strong bidding emphasised the allure of this Merlot label that is sometimes described as Italy’s answer to Petrus. Each of the 46 lots surpassed pre-sale high estimates, according to Sotheby’s, which hosted the online auction from 12 to 27 April. Top lot was a 15-litre ‘nebuchadnezzar’ of Masseto 2010, one of 20 produced and which also came with a win ...