Wines made from Merlot grapes of C&aacutediz

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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

The wine region of Cádiz is located in the region of Andalousie of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Finca Moncloa or the Domaine Huerta de Albala produce mainly wines red, white and natural sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cádiz are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cádiz often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cassis or cinnamon and sometimes also flavors of prune, mint or toasty.

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?

OakPresent in 15% of Merlot
EarthPresent in 12% of Merlot
Red fruitPresent in 12% of Merlot
Non oakPresent in 11% of Merlot
Black fruitPresent in 11% of Merlot
SpicesPresent in 9% of Merlot
OakyPresent in 5% of Merlot
BlackberryPresent in 4% of Merlot
MicrobioPresent in 4% of Merlot
Dried fruitPresent in 4% of Merlot

CherryPresent in 3% of Merlot
BlueberryPresent in 3% of Merlot
TobaccoPresent in 3% of Merlot
FloralPresent in 3% of Merlot
LeatherPresent in 3% of Merlot
Black currantPresent in 3% of Merlot
Black cherriesPresent in 2% of Merlot
JamPresent in 2% of Merlot
Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Merlot
VegetalPresent in 2% of Merlot

News about the grape variety Merlot

Stephen Brook: ‘It is astonishing how rapidly changes can take place in the Bordeaux region’

My book The Complete Bordeaux, which has been revised every five years, is soon to be published in its fourth edition. This may seem like excessive haste, given the scope of the book, but it is astonishing how rapidly changes can take place in the region. Burgundy, in contrast, is relatively stable, since most properties are family-owned and tend to stay that way. But not so in Bordeaux, where there are ample opportunities for newcomers to acquire established properties, as they have been doing ...

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 ...

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 ...