Wines made from Merlot grapes of Campo de Borja
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Campo de Borja.
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
The wine region of Campo de Borja is located in the region of Aragon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Alto Moncayo or the Domaine Alto Moncayo produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Campo de Borja are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Campo de Borja often reveals types of flavors of cherry, allspice or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, tobacco leaf or dried herbs.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 1% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
Bordeaux ‘Act for Change’ symposium
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Tuscany’s Frescobaldi unveils Calimaia estate in Montepulciano
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Black Friday wine and spirits deals 2022
If you’re looking to replenish your wine rack or spirits cabinet ahead of Christmas, then Black Friday is a great time to do it. With all major drinks retailers offering discounts on bottles in their range, you’ll be able to get some great deals on wine, Champagne and spirits. Offers have already started, with new deals going live on Black Friday and throughout the weekend into Cyber Monday. So it’s worth checking back regularly if you are looking for a particular producer or b ...