Wines made from Merlot grapes of Cava
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Cava.
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 Cava
Cava is Spain's signature style of Sparkling wine, and the Iberian Peninsula's answer to Champagne. The traditional Grape varieties used in Cava were Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-lo, but the Champagne varieties Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are also used. While the first Cava was produced exclusively in Catalonia - specifically in a small town called San Sadurní de Noya - modern Cava can be sourced from various regions of Spain. Aragon, Navarre, Rioja, Pais Vasco, Valencia and Extremadura have specific delimited areas that can benefit from the designation of origin.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Merlot
- CreamPresent in 1% of Merlot
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Merlot
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Merlot
- PeachPresent in 1% of Merlot
- ButterPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Green applePresent in 1% of Merlot
- LimePresent in 1% of Merlot
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Merlot
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Merlot
- LemonPresent in 1% of Merlot
- PearPresent in 1% of Merlot
- White peachPresent in 1% of Merlot
- StonePresent in 1% of Merlot
- ToastyPresent in 1% of Merlot
- BriochePresent in 1% of Merlot