Wines made from Merlot grapes of Colorado
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Colorado.
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 Colorado
Colorado is a state in the western United States, bordered by NewMexico to the South and Wyoming to the North. Colorado's vineyards are among the highest in the world, reaching altitudes of 2135 m in the Rocky Mountains. They rival even the famous Andean vineyards of Argentina. Grapes grown at this altitude produce wine with vibrant, intense colors and aromas created by the intense sunlight and cool nights.
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- OakPresent in 4% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Merlot