Wines made from Merlot grapes of Torgiano

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

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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 Torgiano is located in the region of Ombrie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Terre Margaritelli or the Domaine Lungarotti produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Torgiano are Sangiovese, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Torgiano often reveals types of flavors of iron, earth or tomatoes and sometimes also flavors of prune, cinnamon or cheese.

News about the grape variety Merlot

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