Wines made from Merlot grapes of Aragon
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Aragon.
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 Aragon
Aragon is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. Located in the North of the country, it stretches from the imposing Pyrenees mountains in the South to the vast Central Iberian plateau. To the east of Aragon Lies Catalonia, while La Rioja, Castilla y Leon and Navarra are its neighbours to the west. Aragon encompasses the eastward flowing Ebro River and its vast valley, the river being one of the largest and most important in Spain.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 8% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 6% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 6% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 2% of Merlot
- RaspberryPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 1% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Black cherriesPresent in 1% of Merlot
- SmokePresent in 1% of Merlot
- LicoricePresent in 1% of Merlot
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Merlot
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