Wines made from Merlot grapes of Sant'Antimo

Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Sant'Antimo.

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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 Sant'Antimo is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cupano or the Domaine Poggio Il Castellare produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sant'Antimo are Sangiovese, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sant'Antimo often reveals types of flavors of cherry, dark fruit or pepper and sometimes also flavors of black fruits, black currant or cassis.

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?

OakPresent in 14% of Merlot
Black fruitPresent in 14% of Merlot
Red fruitPresent in 12% of Merlot
EarthPresent in 11% of Merlot
Non oakPresent in 10% of Merlot
SpicesPresent in 10% of Merlot
MicrobioPresent in 6% of Merlot
VegetalPresent in 6% of Merlot
OakyPresent in 2% of Merlot
ChocolatePresent in 2% of Merlot

CherryPresent in 2% of Merlot
LeatherPresent in 2% of Merlot
Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
FloralPresent in 2% of Merlot
TobaccoPresent in 2% of Merlot
Red fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
TarPresent in 1% of Merlot
BalsamicPresent in 1% of Merlot
Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
Black licoricePresent in 1% of Merlot

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