Wines made from Merlot grapes of Tokat
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Tokat.
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 Tokat
The wine region of Tokat of Turkey. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Diren or the Domaine Diren produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Tokat are Narince, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Kalecik karasi, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Tokat often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or floral.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
News about the grape variety Merlot
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Tuscany’s Frescobaldi unveils Calimaia estate in Montepulciano
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