Wines made from Merlot grapes of Andalousie

Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Andalousie.

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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 Andalousie

Andalusia, located in the southwest of Spain, is the southernmost administrative region of the Spanish mainland. It is home to the world-famous fortified wine, sherry. This dynamic region is the most populous in Spain and has a colourful history. Its strategic position at the gateway to the Mediterranean and its proximity to Africa have made it the target of many settlements and invasions throughout history.

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?

OakPresent in 17% of Merlot
Black fruitPresent in 16% of Merlot
Non oakPresent in 15% of Merlot
Red fruitPresent in 14% of Merlot
SpicesPresent in 13% of Merlot
EarthPresent in 11% of Merlot
MicrobioPresent in 5% of Merlot
VanillaPresent in 4% of Merlot
OakyPresent in 4% of Merlot
CherryPresent in 4% of Merlot

PepperPresent in 4% of Merlot
LeatherPresent in 3% of Merlot
Red fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
Black currantPresent in 2% of Merlot
ChocolatePresent in 2% of Merlot
PlumPresent in 2% of Merlot
Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
TobaccoPresent in 1% of Merlot
LicoricePresent in 1% of Merlot
Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Merlot

News about the grape variety Merlot

Axel Heinz leaves Ornellaia to join Château Lascombes

Axel Heinz, the longtime director of Ornellaia and Masseto, is leaving Tuscany for Bordeaux to take up a new position at Château Lascombes, classified second growth in Margaux. It was announced yesterday (23rd March), that Heinz was stepping down as estate director at Ornellaia and Masseto. His role will officially come to an end this summer. Heinz joined the Bolgheri estate in 2005. His 18-year tenure was marked by ‘massive development and success’ said CEO Giovanni Geddes, which, he added, wer ...

Penfolds doubles production capacity in France following Château Lanessan acquisition

The deal includes 390ha of land in the Haut-Médoc appellation, of which 80ha is currently planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, along with the winery. It will allow TWE’s flagship brand, Penfolds, to increase its focus on creating blends featuring grapes from Bordeaux and Barossa. Earlier this year, chief winemaker Peter Gago unveiled Penfolds II, a Cabernet-Shiraz-Merlot blend created in partnership with Dourthe Bordeaux. The wine featured 71% grapes grown in Bordeaux and 29 ...

Greatest vineyards: Decanter names 12 ‘to rule them all’

Decanter has published a list of ‘12 vineyards to rule them all‘, featuring some of the greatest vineyards across the globe, after consulting a selection of leading wine world experts. After much debate and discussion, the final dozen takes wine lovers on a journey across the international wine world, from Burgundy and Barolo to Napa Valley, via South Australia and Argentina – to name just a few destinations. Not everyone will agree with the choices made, of course. It’s a list that ...