Wines made from Merlot grapes of Dominio de Valdepusa

Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Dominio de Valdepusa.

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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 Dominio de Valdepusa is located in the region of Castille of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Marqués de Griñon or the Domaine Marqués de Griñon produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Dominio de Valdepusa are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Dominio de Valdepusa often reveals types of flavors of cherry, microbio or mint and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, cheese or dark fruit.

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