Wines made from Merlot grapes of Alella
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Alella.
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 Catalogne
The wine region of Alella is located in the region of Catalogne of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Alta Alella or the Domaine Alta Alella produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alella are Xarello, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alella often reveals types of flavors of non oak, balsamic or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, oaky or tobacco.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
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