Wines made from Merlot grapes of Navarre
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Navarre.
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 Navarre
Navarra, in northern Spain, is one of the country's 17 first-level administrative regions (comunidades autónomas) and a fairly prolific, if lesser-known, wine region. Traditionally associated with the production of Bright, Fruity rosé, Navarra is beginning to attract attention for its high-quality red wines, mainly from the Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, after years of being overshadowed by its southern neighbor, Rioja. The first evidence of wine-making in the region dates back to Roman times, but it is almost certain that Vines were growing here Long before that. It was recently discovered that vines of the prehistoric species Vitis sylvestris - the predecessor of the beloved Vitis vinifera - were still growing in Navarre.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 83% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 74% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 70% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 68% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 65% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 64% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 29% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 22% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 14% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 12% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 11% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 10% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 10% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 10% of Merlot
- Black fruitsPresent in 9% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 9% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 8% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 8% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 8% of Merlot
- EarthyPresent in 8% of Merlot
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