Wines made from Merlot grapes of Colli Euganei

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

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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 Vénétie

The wine region of Colli Euganei is located in the region of Vénétie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vignalta or the Domaine Vignalta produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Colli Euganei are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Colli Euganei often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, earthy or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, microbio or honey.

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?

Red fruitPresent in 20% of Merlot
EarthPresent in 19% of Merlot
OakPresent in 18% of Merlot
Black fruitPresent in 17% of Merlot
Non oakPresent in 12% of Merlot
SpicesPresent in 10% of Merlot
MicrobioPresent in 5% of Merlot

FloralPresent in 3% of Merlot
Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
VegetalPresent in 2% of Merlot
EarthyPresent in 1% of Merlot
ChocolatePresent in 1% of Merlot
Black currantPresent in 1% of Merlot
Red fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot

News about the grape variety Merlot

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