Wines made from Merlot grapes of Assisi

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

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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 Ombrie

The wine region of Assisi is located in the region of Ombrie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tili or the Domaine Tili produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Assisi are Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Assisi often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?

Red fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
Non oakPresent in 2% of Merlot
EarthPresent in 2% of Merlot
MicrobioPresent in 2% of Merlot
OakPresent in 2% of Merlot

SpicesPresent in 2% of Merlot
Black fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
VegetalPresent in 1% of Merlot
Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot

News about the grape variety Merlot

Napa Valley mourns the passing of Margaret Duckhorn

The eponymous winery started by her and her former husband Dan, Duckhorn Vineyards, was founded in 1976. The brand would be among the first to feature Merlot as more than merely a blending grape. Duckhorn helped ignite America’s love for the grape. Born in New York State, Margaret travelled much throughout her life, growing up in a military family. Her collegiate studies would lead her to Germany where she would discover a love for wine. Upon returning to the US she would complete three degrees ...

Premiere Napa Valley 2022 auction sales top $2m

Total sales in the Premiere Napa Valley 2022 auction hit $2.1m, including the buyer’s premium, according to Sotheby’s, which co-hosted the event alongside trade body Napa Valley Vintners. All 109 lots were ‘one-of-a-kind’ cuvées from leading producers, created specifically for the Premiere Napa Valley 2022 auction. Wines were from the 2019, 2020 and 2021 vintages. Only trade buyers can take part in the annual sale, but restaurants, retailers and merchants purchasing lots will generally offer the ...

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 ...