Wines made from Merlot grapes of Karst
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Karst.
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 Primorje
The wine region of Karst is located in the region of Primorje of Slovenia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Štoka or the Domaine Štoka produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Karst are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Terrano, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Karst often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, non oak or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of nectarine, dried fruit or floral.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 2% of Merlot
- OakPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Merlot
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Merlot
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