Wines made from Merlot grapes of Gran Canaria
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Gran Canaria.
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 Iles Canaries
The wine region of Gran Canaria is located in the region of Iles Canaries of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Carmelo Santana or the Domaine Agala produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gran Canaria are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Verdelho, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gran Canaria often reveals types of flavors of oaky, earth or floral and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, black fruit or citrus fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot