Wines made from Merlot grapes of Vino da Tavola
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Vino da Tavola.
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 Vino da Tavola
Vino da Tavola was the most basic classification of Italian wines. It is now renamed simply "Vino" and appears on labels as Vino d'Italia. The original name literally means "table wine" as opposed to premium wines from specific geographical locations (see EU wine label). In May 2011, the first legal steps were taken to abolish the Vino da Tavola category, in favor of a New classification of wines called simply Vino.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 27% of Merlot
- OakPresent in 23% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 19% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 18% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 17% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 15% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 11% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 8% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 5% of Merlot
- TobaccoPresent in 5% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 5% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 5% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 5% of Merlot
- SmokePresent in 5% of Merlot
- EarthyPresent in 5% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 4% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 4% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 4% of Merlot