Wines made from Merlot grapes of Chianti

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

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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 Toscane

The wine region of Chianti is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. We currently count 1721 estates and châteaux in the of Chianti, producing 2759 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chianti go well with generally quite well with dishes .

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?

Red fruitPresent in 55% of Merlot
OakPresent in 53% of Merlot
EarthPresent in 49% of Merlot
Black fruitPresent in 48% of Merlot
SpicesPresent in 39% of Merlot
Non oakPresent in 35% of Merlot
MicrobioPresent in 20% of Merlot
VegetalPresent in 14% of Merlot
CherryPresent in 12% of Merlot
FloralPresent in 11% of Merlot

TobaccoPresent in 10% of Merlot
PepperPresent in 10% of Merlot
Dried fruitPresent in 10% of Merlot
StrawberriesPresent in 10% of Merlot
RaspberryPresent in 9% of Merlot
PlumPresent in 9% of Merlot
VanillaPresent in 9% of Merlot
Red fruitPresent in 9% of Merlot
ChocolatePresent in 9% of Merlot
EarthyPresent in 9% of Merlot

News about the grape variety Merlot

Pian del Gallo – Tinazzi falls for Tuscany

The Tinazzi family, owners of the eponymous group with estates in Veneto and Puglia, has expanded to Tuscany with the acquisition, in early 2022, of a property in the Chianti Classico DOCG area. The Pian del Gallo estate includes 5.5 hectares of organically farmed vineyards and olive trees, as well as hospitality facilities. A fruitful quest The acquisition was not a sudden or impulsive decision, but rather the culmination of a long search for a Tuscan property to enrich the Tinazzi portfolio. G ...

Penfolds doubles production capacity in France following Château Lanessan acquisition

The deal includes 390ha of land in the Haut-Médoc appellation, of which 80ha is currently planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, along with the winery. It will allow TWE’s flagship brand, Penfolds, to increase its focus on creating blends featuring grapes from Bordeaux and Barossa. Earlier this year, chief winemaker Peter Gago unveiled Penfolds II, a Cabernet-Shiraz-Merlot blend created in partnership with Dourthe Bordeaux. The wine featured 71% grapes grown in Bordeaux and 29 ...

Last tickets remaining: Decanter’s Harlan Estate masterclass in New York

We are delighted to be returning to New York for the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter on Saturday 10 June 2023, to bring visitors an array of outstanding wines to discover and taste with the unrivalled Grand Tasting and a series of exceptional Masterclasses. One of the most hotly anticipated masterclasses features Napa’s highly regarded Harlan Estate, one with true cult status. Just tiny amounts of the Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated Bordeaux blend from the Oakville hills are made each year, and ...