Wines made from Merlot grapes of Daunia
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Daunia.
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 Pouilles
The wine region of Daunia is located in the region of Pouilles of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cantina la Marchesa or the Domaine Farnese produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Daunia are Sangiovese, Aglianico and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Daunia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 1% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
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