Wines made from Merlot grapes of Valle d'Itria
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Valle d'Itria.
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 Valle d'Itria is located in the region of Pouilles of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine I Pastini or the Domaine Tagaro produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Valle d'Itria are Verdeca, Primitivo and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Valle d'Itria often reveals types of flavors of cherry, coffee or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, earthy or minerality.