Wines made from Merlot grapes of Valais
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Valais.
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 Valais
The Valais is the largest wine region and appellation in Switzerland, responsible for around one third of the country's total wine production. The main Vineyard area covers the southeast-facing slopes of the dramatic Rhône river valley as the glacial waters run southwest between Leuk (Loeche in French) and Fully. The river changes direction at Martigny and then runs northwest to exit the valley and empty into Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Vineyard area here comes to around 4,800 hectares (11,800 acres) and is generally located on (often steep) slopes and terraces between the flat, fertile, Heavy soils at the bottom of the valley - often given over to fruit production, industry and urban development - and the bare rock of the mountainside that towers above.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 20% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 19% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 15% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 15% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 13% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 11% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 2% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 2% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Merlot
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Merlot
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 1% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Merlot
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Merlot
- CoffeePresent in 1% of Merlot
- LicoricePresent in 1% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Merlot
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
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Pian del Gallo – Tinazzi falls for Tuscany
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Tuscany’s Frescobaldi unveils Calimaia estate in Montepulciano
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