Wines made from Merlot grapes of Toscane - Page 5
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Toscane.
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
Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 67% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 58% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 57% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 55% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 51% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 44% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 22% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 13% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 12% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 9% of Merlot
- EarthyPresent in 7% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 7% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 6% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Merlot
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 6% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 5% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 5% of Merlot
- RaspberryPresent in 4% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
Château Lafon-Rochet appoints Christophe Congé as MD
Having joined Domaine Barons de Rothschild in 1999, Congé has since held the role of oenologist and wine operations manager across Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Duhart Milon for over 22 years. He has now been appointed MD of Saint-Estèphe fourth growth Château Lafon-Rochet. He takes on his new role with immediate effect. Congé will work closely with Emmanuel Cruse, director of Vignobles Cruse-Lorenzetti, which acquired Château Lafon-Rochet from the Tesseron family last year. The appoint ...
Andrew Jefford: ‘Pinotism is a cult within the wine world. Why?’
The voice drops a little; the tone grows more reverential. Everyone knows; everyone understands. There will be wry allusions to a quest, perhaps even the grail. Sacrifice is expected en route; failure (always forgiven: a badge of honour) beckons on every side. Kitted up, your hopes armour-plated? I might be talking about planting vines on a cleared slope, or simply about taking the corkscrew to a ridiculously expensive bottle of wine, but you all know by now what’s meant. Pinot Noir. ‘Pinotism’ ...
Va Piano purchases 21 hectare vineyard in Walla Walla Valley
The boutique producer plans to grow Bordeaux and Italian varietals on the land, which it has purchased from SeVein Vineyards. The parcel is located in the middle of the SeVein slope, 274 to 335 metres (900 to 1,100 feet) above sea level. It benefits from similar loam soils and elevation to the celebrated Seven Hills Vineyard, which is located on the next ridge to the east. ‘I really feel like we are getting the best spot in all of SeVein for top quality Bordeaux and Italian varietals,’ said Va P ...
Discover the best wines made with Merlot of Toscane
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Alta Valle della Greve
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Bolgheri
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Brunello di Montalcino
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Carmignano
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Chianti
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Colli della Toscana Centrale
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Colline Lucchesi
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Cortona
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Costa Toscana
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Elba
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Grappa di Toscana
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Maremma Toscana
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Montecarlo
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Montecucco
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Monteregio di Massa Marittima
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Montescudaio
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Morellino di Scansano
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Orcia
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Parrina
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Pomino
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Rosso di Montalcino
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Rosso di Montepulciano
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of San Gimignano
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Sant'Antimo
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- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Terratico di Bibbona
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