Wines made from Merlot grapes of Valence
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Valence.
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 Valence
Valencia is a province in the centre of Spain's sunny east coast, perhaps better known for its oranges (and paella) than its wine. The administrative Center of Valencia is the city of the same name, the third largest in Spain and the largest port on the Mediterranean. Archaeological evidence suggests that wine making in Valencia dates back more than a thousand years, but the region has never been particularly prominent on the world wine map. In modern times, Valencia's wine production has focused on quantity rather than quality, although this is gradually changing.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 26% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 20% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 19% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 19% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 19% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 16% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 10% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 6% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 4% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 4% of Merlot
- Black fruitsPresent in 4% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 4% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 4% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 4% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 4% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Black currantPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Dark fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
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