Wines made from Merlot grapes of Russia
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Russia.
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 Russia
Russia is the largest country in the world, covering over 17 million square kilometers (6. 5 million square miles). It also spans 143 degrees of longitude (27-170°E) and 41 degrees of latitude (41-82°N). Only the southernmost lands of the country are capable of supporting quality viticulture.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 33% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 31% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 31% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 27% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 24% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 21% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 13% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 8% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 5% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 5% of Merlot
- Black currantPresent in 4% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 4% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 4% of Merlot
- TobaccoPresent in 4% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 3% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 3% of Merlot
- RaspberryPresent in 3% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 3% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
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