Wines made from Merlot grapes of Malta
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Malta.
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 wines of Malta
Malta is a small island (25 miles / 40m Long) located in the CentralTurkey/mediterranean">Mediterranean Sea, 80 km South of Sicily. Wine growing on the island dates back to the early 16th century, when the Knights of St. John of Israel/judean-hills/jerusalem">Jerusalem (or Knights Hospitallers) arrived on the island, bringing with them centuries of wine-making tradition that accompanied them from Jerusalem (in present-day Israel) to Cyprus, via Turkey and Rhodes. In the early 19th century, the arrival of British ships (merchant and military) in Malta led to a decline in the island's wine production.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 13% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 11% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 11% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 10% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 6% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 5% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Merlot
- TobaccoPresent in 4% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 3% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 3% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 3% of Merlot
- RaspberryPresent in 3% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 3% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Dark fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Merlot
- BlueberryPresent in 2% 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 ...
Tuscany’s Frescobaldi unveils Calimaia estate in Montepulciano
There are historic links between the area and the Frescobaldi family, which will make Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG wines at Tenuta Calimaia. Frescobaldi originally acquired the estate last year, when it was known as Corte alla Flora, and has now relaunched it within the group’s portfolio of Tuscan wineries. Tenuta Calimaia vineyards. Photo credit: Marchesi Frescobaldi. Montepulciano’s beauty ‘is literally breath-taking’, said Lamberto Frescobaldi, president of Marchesi Frescobaldi. ‘Here, i ...
Rare Napa wine of Judgement of Paris fame sells for $12,000
Heritage Auctions said a single bottle of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars’ ‘SLV’ Cabernet Sauvignon 1973 – representing the Napa Valley red wine that beat top Bordeaux in the landmark 1976 Judgement of Paris tasting – fetched $12,300. That marks a new record auction price for the wine, said Heritage. It was sold to a bidder who wished to remain anonymous during an auction of nearly 4,000 wines from Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars’ ‘legacy collection’. Steven Spurrier’s 1976 Judge ...