Wines made from Merlot grapes of Castille-et-Léon
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Castille-et-Léon.
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 Castille-et-Léon
Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 9% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot