Wines made from Merlot grapes of Isola dei Nuraghi
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Isola dei Nuraghi.
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 Sardaigne
The wine region of Isola dei Nuraghi is located in the region of Sardaigne of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Argiolas or the Domaine Capichera produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Isola dei Nuraghi are Vermentino, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Isola dei Nuraghi often reveals types of flavors of cherry, white pepper or cigar box and sometimes also flavors of oregano, menthol or black plum.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Merlot
- OakPresent in 7% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 6% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 5% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Black currantPresent in 3% of Merlot
- RaisinPresent in 2% of Merlot
- PrunePresent in 2% of Merlot
- CedarPresent in 2% of Merlot
- CinnamonPresent in 2% of Merlot
- White pepperPresent in 2% of Merlot
- CheesePresent in 2% of Merlot
- FigPresent in 2% of Merlot
- NutmegPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Dark fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- AlmondsPresent in 2% of Merlot
- CreamPresent in 2% of Merlot
- SagePresent in 2% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
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