Wines made from Merlot grapes of Parrina

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

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 Parrina is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Fattoria la Parrina or the Domaine Fattoria la Parrina produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Parrina are Sangiovese, Vermentino and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Parrina often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?

News about the grape variety Merlot

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Discover the best wines made with Merlot of Parrina