Wines made from Merlot grapes of Switzerland - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Switzerland.
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 wines of Switzerland
Switzerland may not be the most famous of wine-producing nations, but this small mountainous country in Western Europe has been producing wine for over two thousand years. The lack of awareness of Swiss wine is not due to a lack of quality or quantity, but to the fact that it is produced primarily for (and enjoyed by) the Swiss themselves. But things are slowly changing; the world beyond the Alps is now discovering the high quality of much of Switzerland's Grape/pinot">Pinot noir and white wines made from the country's flagship grape, Chasselas. High-end Vineyards can be found in almost every corner of the country, but the vast majority are in the Alpine Valais and around Lake Geneva, in La Côte and Vaud/lavaux">Lavaux.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 40% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 28% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 28% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 26% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 23% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 20% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 13% of Merlot
- Citrus fruitPresent in 9% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 9% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 4% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 4% of Merlot
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 2% of Merlot
- CheesePresent in 2% of Merlot
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Merlot
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Merlot
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Merlot
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Green applePresent in 1% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
Iconic Italian wineries partner on wine in space project
The project was devised by FIS president Franco Maria Ricci and officially unveiled last week in Rome at the Foundation’s latest annual International Wine Culture Forum. ‘About four months ago I thought we should do some proper experiments to understand what happens to wine and vines in space. Eventually, I decided that this year’s FIS Forum had to be dedicated entirely to this subject,’ Ricci told Decanter. ‘My idea would be to understand if the vine can live and survive in space (and eve ...
Premiere Napa Valley 2022 auction sales top $2m
Total sales in the Premiere Napa Valley 2022 auction hit $2.1m, including the buyer’s premium, according to Sotheby’s, which co-hosted the event alongside trade body Napa Valley Vintners. All 109 lots were ‘one-of-a-kind’ cuvées from leading producers, created specifically for the Premiere Napa Valley 2022 auction. Wines were from the 2019, 2020 and 2021 vintages. Only trade buyers can take part in the annual sale, but restaurants, retailers and merchants purchasing lots will generally offer the ...
Ukrainian wine, hanging in the balance
Since February 24th 2022 the world has quickly learned a great deal more about Europe’s second-largest country, Ukraine. Most notably will be our profound admiration for the Ukrainians’ continued resistance to the invading Russian Army. This is but one item on a long list that includes such things as Ukraine being one of the world’s top exporters of wheat, barley and sunflower seeds. However, many people are also now learning that Ukraine not only has a thriving winemaking sect ...
Discover the best wines made with Merlot of Switzerland
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Aargau
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Bern
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Eastern Switzerland
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Genève
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Graubünden
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Luzern
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Neuchâtel
- The best wines made with Merlot grapes of Rheintal
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