Wines made from Merlot grapes of Rosso di Montepulciano

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

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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 Rosso di Montepulciano is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lunadoro or the Domaine Vecchia Cantina produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rosso di Montepulciano are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rosso di Montepulciano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, thyme or raisin and sometimes also flavors of cheese, dark fruit or savory.

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?

Red fruitPresent in 10% of Merlot
EarthPresent in 7% of Merlot
Non oakPresent in 7% of Merlot
OakPresent in 7% of Merlot
MicrobioPresent in 6% of Merlot
SpicesPresent in 6% of Merlot
Black fruitPresent in 5% of Merlot
VegetalPresent in 4% of Merlot
FloralPresent in 3% of Merlot
Dark fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot

CheesePresent in 2% of Merlot
CinnamonPresent in 2% of Merlot
TomatoesPresent in 2% of Merlot
OakyPresent in 2% of Merlot
ChocolatePresent in 2% of Merlot
Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
CherryPresent in 2% of Merlot
RaspberryPresent in 2% of Merlot
VioletPresent in 2% of Merlot
SmokePresent in 2% of Merlot

News about the grape variety Merlot

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