Wines made from Merlot grapes of Venezia

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

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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 Venezia is located in the region of Vénétie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Venissa or the Domaine Rivani produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Venezia are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Venezia often reveals types of flavors of elderflower, straw or mushroom and sometimes also flavors of white peach, tangerine or honeysuckle.

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?

Red fruitPresent in 11% of Merlot
OakPresent in 9% of Merlot
Black fruitPresent in 8% of Merlot
EarthPresent in 6% of Merlot
SpicesPresent in 5% of Merlot
Non oakPresent in 2% of Merlot
Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot

Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
CitrusPresent in 1% of Merlot
MicrobioPresent in 1% of Merlot
PlumPresent in 1% of Merlot
Red-berry jamPresent in 1% of Merlot
BlackberryPresent in 1% of Merlot

News about the grape variety Merlot

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