Wines made from Merlot grapes of Morellino di Scansano

Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Morellino di Scansano.

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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 Morellino di Scansano is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Villa Acquaviva or the Domaine Alberese produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Morellino di Scansano are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Morellino di Scansano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, rosemary or spices and sometimes also flavors of ripe blackberries, black fruit or floral.

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?

OakPresent in 15% of Merlot
Red fruitPresent in 14% of Merlot
Black fruitPresent in 13% of Merlot
EarthPresent in 12% of Merlot
Non oakPresent in 12% of Merlot
SpicesPresent in 9% of Merlot
Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
VegetalPresent in 3% of Merlot
MicrobioPresent in 3% of Merlot
FloralPresent in 2% of Merlot

PlumPresent in 2% of Merlot
SmokePresent in 1% of Merlot
RaspberryPresent in 1% of Merlot
TarPresent in 1% of Merlot
CedarPresent in 1% of Merlot
Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
CheesePresent in 1% of Merlot
MushroomPresent in 1% of Merlot
ChocolatePresent in 1% of Merlot
Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Merlot

News about the grape variety Merlot

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