Wines made from Merlot grapes of Skopje
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Skopje.
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 Skopje
The wine region of Skopje of Macedonia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Kamnik or the Domaine Kamnik produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Skopje are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Skopje often reveals types of flavors of cherry, clove or jam and sometimes also flavors of leather, dark chocolate or cocoa.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 4% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 3% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 1% of Merlot
- MentholPresent in 1% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 1% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 1% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- BlueberryPresent in 1% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 1% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 1% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
Duckhorn expands in Napa Valley with vineyard deals
Duckhorn Portfolio said it has acquired around 20 hectares (50 acres) of Napa Valley vineyards via separate deals. This includes 16 hectares (40 acres) of the Stanly Ranch vineyard in Los Carneros and the four-hectare (10 acre) Red Wing vineyard in St. Helena, said the group, which is listed under the ‘Napa’ ticker on the New York Stock Exchange. ‘As our portfolio has evolved to include 10 renowned luxury wineries, our commitment to having a robust estate vineyard programme continues to be centr ...
Château Lascombes in Bordeaux sold to Napa winery owner
Château Lascombes, the Margaux-based second growth in Bordeaux’s 1855 Classification, has become the first winery in Europe to be acquired by Lawrence Wine Estates, which already owns top Napa wineries Heitz Cellar, Burgess Cellars and Stony Hill. The group was established by the Lawrence family, led by US entrepreneur Gaylon Lawrence, alongside managing partner and Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy Jr (MS). ‘We are honoured to become the new stewards of such a historical estate,’ said Lawren ...
Bordeaux innovators: Meet the names to know
When I first visited Bordeaux, the sleepy landscape of turreted stone châteaux and vineyards seemed timeless, with traditions so well established you felt they would go on forever. But new energy in this famous wine region is visible and audible: bees buzz and sheep graze in organic vineyards; brand-new cellars brim with sustainable features and wine fermenting in trendy amphorae; unusual grapes are gaining attention; and the number of women in key roles keeps growing. Yoga among the vines is s ...