Wines made from Merlot grapes of Conca de Barberà
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Conca de Barberà.
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 Conca de Barberà is located in the region of Catalogne of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Torres or the Domaine Torres produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Conca de Barberà are Trepat, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Conca de Barberà often reveals types of flavors of cherry, dark chocolate or cinnamon and sometimes also flavors of toasty, raisin or cassis.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 7% of Merlot
- OakPresent in 7% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Merlot
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