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?
- Red fruitPresent in 9% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 8% of Merlot
- OakPresent in 7% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 6% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Merlot
- CedarPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Dark fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 3% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Black fruitsPresent in 3% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 3% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 3% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 3% of Merlot
- LicoricePresent in 3% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Merlot
- TobaccoPresent in 3% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
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Black Friday wine and spirits deals 2022
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