Wines made from Merlot grapes of Montefalco

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

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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 Montefalco is located in the region of Ombrie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Paolo Bea or the Domaine Paolo Bea produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Montefalco are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Montefalco often reveals types of flavors of oak, tropical fruit or bramble and sometimes also flavors of balsamic, graphite or cinnamon.

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?

OakPresent in 40% of Merlot
EarthPresent in 37% of Merlot
Red fruitPresent in 34% of Merlot
Black fruitPresent in 34% of Merlot
Non oakPresent in 27% of Merlot
SpicesPresent in 25% of Merlot
MicrobioPresent in 17% of Merlot
Dried fruitPresent in 8% of Merlot
FloralPresent in 8% of Merlot
PlumPresent in 6% of Merlot

CherryPresent in 6% of Merlot
VegetalPresent in 5% of Merlot
TobaccoPresent in 5% of Merlot
Red fruitPresent in 5% of Merlot
BlackberryPresent in 5% of Merlot
ChocolatePresent in 5% of Merlot
Black currantPresent in 5% of Merlot
LeatherPresent in 5% of Merlot
EarthyPresent in 5% of Merlot
VanillaPresent in 5% of Merlot

News about the grape variety Merlot

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Black Friday wine and spirits deals 2022

If you’re looking to replenish your wine rack or spirits cabinet ahead of Christmas, then Black Friday is a great time to do it. With all major drinks retailers offering discounts on bottles in their range, you’ll be able to get some great deals on wine, Champagne and spirits. Offers have already started, with new deals going live on Black Friday and throughout the weekend into Cyber Monday. So it’s worth checking back regularly if you are looking for a particular producer or b ...