Wines made from Merlot grapes of Rioja
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Rioja.
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 Rioja
Rioja, in northern Spain, is best known for its berry-flavored, barrel-aged red wines made from Tempranillo and Garnacha. It is probably the leading wine region in Spain. It is certainly the most famous, rivaling only Jerez. The Vineyards follow the course of the Ebro for a hundred kilometres between the towns of Haro and Alfaro.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- BlackberryPresent in 3% of Merlot
- TobaccoPresent in 3% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Merlot
- LicoricePresent in 3% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 3% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Black fruitsPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Black currantPresent in 3% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 3% of Merlot
- Dark fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot