Wines made from Merlot grapes of Pantelleria

Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Pantelleria.

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 Sicily

The wine region of Pantelleria is located in the region of Sicile of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cantina Basile or the Domaine Salvatore Murana produce mainly wines white, sweet and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Pantelleria are Nero d'Avola, Cabernet franc and Viognier, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Pantelleria often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of earth, tropical fruit.

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?