Wines made from Merlot grapes of Península de Setúbal
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Península de Setúbal.
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 Península de Setúbal
Setúbal Peninsula (also known as Península de Setúbal) is the Portuguese wine region immediately southeast of Lisbon, across the Tejo estuary. The Terroir in the area ranges from sandy coastal plains to the craggy, limestone-rich Serra Arribida hills. The area is known for its Dry red wines made from Castelão, and for its fortified wines and Sweet Moscatel de Setúbal. The wines produced here are made under three titles: two DOCs, Palmela and Setúbal, and one IGP.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Merlot
- OakPresent in 7% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 5% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Merlot
- CedarPresent in 1% of Merlot
- MintPresent in 1% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 1% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 1% of Merlot
- CoffeePresent in 1% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Merlot
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Merlot
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
Bordeaux château to ‘simulate’ 2050 vintage climate
Château La Tour Carnet said it will expose an experimental vineyard to artificially higher temperatures to replicate some of the conditions the Bordeaux 2050 vintage may face due to climate change. It’s part of the ‘Oracle’ project at the fourth growth estate, which is among those in Bordeaux seeking to understand how well classic grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot can adapt to climate change. At La Tour Carnet, warming cables more commonly used in aeroplanes will be employed thi ...
Bordeaux 2022 harvest: Vintage looks ‘very promising’
A ‘very promising’ vintage is expected, said the regional wine council (CIVB), as the Bordeaux 2022 harvest gets underway for reds. It’s still too early to judge fully and yields will be lower in some cases following heat, drought and also hailstorms during the growing season, yet the CIVB cited ‘attractive but small berries’ and healthy vineyard conditions during the crucial flowering period and for harvest. Europe has seen early starts to wine harvests in 2022 and the C ...
Napa Valley mourns the passing of Margaret Duckhorn
The eponymous winery started by her and her former husband Dan, Duckhorn Vineyards, was founded in 1976. The brand would be among the first to feature Merlot as more than merely a blending grape. Duckhorn helped ignite America’s love for the grape. Born in New York State, Margaret travelled much throughout her life, growing up in a military family. Her collegiate studies would lead her to Germany where she would discover a love for wine. Upon returning to the US she would complete three degrees ...