Wines made from Merlot grapes of M&eacutentrida

Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of M&eacutentrida.

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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 Méntrida is located in the region of Castille of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Jiménez-Landi or the Domaine Jiménez-Landi produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Méntrida are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Méntrida often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cranberry or red currant and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, orange or citrus fruit.

What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?

Red fruitPresent in 4% of Merlot
Non oakPresent in 3% of Merlot
OakPresent in 3% of Merlot
Black fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
EarthPresent in 2% of Merlot
SpicesPresent in 2% of Merlot
EarthyPresent in 1% of Merlot

BlackberryPresent in 1% of Merlot
PlumPresent in 1% of Merlot
LeatherPresent in 1% of Merlot
RaspberryPresent in 1% of Merlot
PepperPresent in 1% of Merlot
MicrobioPresent in 1% of Merlot
Cigar boxPresent in 1% of Merlot
Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot

News about the grape variety Merlot

Andrew Jefford: ‘Pinotism is a cult within the wine world. Why?’

The voice drops a little; the tone grows more reverential. Everyone knows; everyone understands. There will be wry allusions to a quest, perhaps even the grail. Sacrifice is expected en route; failure (always forgiven: a badge of honour) beckons on every side. Kitted up, your hopes armour-plated? I might be talking about planting vines on a cleared slope, or simply about taking the corkscrew to a ridiculously expensive bottle of wine, but you all know by now what’s meant. Pinot Noir. ‘Pinotism’ ...

Penfolds doubles production capacity in France following Château Lanessan acquisition

The deal includes 390ha of land in the Haut-Médoc appellation, of which 80ha is currently planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, along with the winery. It will allow TWE’s flagship brand, Penfolds, to increase its focus on creating blends featuring grapes from Bordeaux and Barossa. Earlier this year, chief winemaker Peter Gago unveiled Penfolds II, a Cabernet-Shiraz-Merlot blend created in partnership with Dourthe Bordeaux. The wine featured 71% grapes grown in Bordeaux and 29 ...

Bordeaux innovators: Meet the names to know

When I first visited Bordeaux, the sleepy landscape of turreted stone châteaux and vineyards seemed timeless, with traditions so well established you felt they would go on forever. But new energy in this famous wine region is visible and audible: bees buzz and sheep graze in organic vineyards; brand-new cellars brim with sustainable features and wine fermenting in trendy amphorae; unusual grapes are gaining attention; and the number of women in key roles keeps growing. Yoga among the vines is s ...