Wines made from Merlot grapes of Casteggio
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Casteggio.
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.
The wine region of Casteggio is located in the region of Lombardie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Prime Alture or the Domaine Prime Alture produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Casteggio are Merlot, Pinot noir and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Casteggio often reveals types of flavors of earth, black fruit or tree fruit.