Wines made from Merlot grapes of Arlanza
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Arlanza.
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
The wine region of Arlanza is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lerma or the Domaine Olivier Rivière produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Arlanza are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Mencia, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Arlanza often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or spices.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
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 ...
Bordeaux château to ‘simulate’ 2050 vintage climate
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Iconic Italian wineries partner on wine in space project
The project was devised by FIS president Franco Maria Ricci and officially unveiled last week in Rome at the Foundation’s latest annual International Wine Culture Forum. ‘About four months ago I thought we should do some proper experiments to understand what happens to wine and vines in space. Eventually, I decided that this year’s FIS Forum had to be dedicated entirely to this subject,’ Ricci told Decanter. ‘My idea would be to understand if the vine can live and survive in space (and eve ...