Wines made from Merlot grapes of Almansa

Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Almansa.

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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

The wine region of Almansa is located in the region of Castille of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Atalaya or the Domaine Bodegas Piqueras produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Almansa are Verdejo, Tempranillo and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Almansa often reveals types of flavors of cream, oak or menthol and sometimes also flavors of black olive, balsamic or black plum.

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?

Non oakPresent in 3% of Merlot
EarthPresent in 3% of Merlot
OakPresent in 3% of Merlot
SpicesPresent in 3% of Merlot
Red fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot

Black fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
MicrobioPresent in 1% of Merlot
VegetalPresent in 1% of Merlot
Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
FloralPresent in 1% of Merlot
Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot

News about the grape variety Merlot

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Argentina harvest report 2022: ‘wines with excellent ageing potential’

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