Wines made from Merlot grapes of Colares
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Colares.
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 Lisboa
The wine region of Colares is located in the region of Lisboa of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Viúva Gomes or the Domaine Casal do Ramilo produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Colares are Chardonnay, Touriga nacional and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Colares often reveals types of flavors of earth, black fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
News about the grape variety Merlot
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