Wines made from Merlot grapes of Vetroz
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Vetroz.
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 wine region of Vetroz is located in the region of Valais of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Jean-René Germanier or the Domaine Jean-René Germanier produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vetroz are Amigne, Chasselas and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vetroz often reveals types of flavors of minerality, black fruit or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, floral or vegetal.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 2% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Merlot
- CassisPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 1% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
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