Winery GemmeMerlot
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The Merlot of the Winery Gemme is in the top 0 of wines of Lodi.
Details and technical informations about Winery Gemme's Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Muscat rge de Madère
Aromatic pale rosés with a faint rose robe, a supple palate with preserved acidity, and signature intense Muscat aromas (rose, fresh grape), white flowers and exotic fruits inherited from Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. Almost vanished, preserved for its heritage value, it belongs to the family of ancient Muscats studied for their genetic interest. A rare French pink grape, a pink-skinned mutation of Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains.
Informations about the Winery Gemme
The Winery Gemme is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Lodi to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lodi
Self-proclaimed world capital of Zinfandel (>40% of premium Californian production): old-vine red king (plantings from 1888) — opulent and jammy with notes of blackberry, plum, raspberry, pepper, liquorice and a tobacco touch, coated tannins. Cabernet, Syrah, Merlot, Tempranillo, Albariño, Barbera and Primitivo in the palette (>100 grapes). Viognier and Chardonnay in whites. Central Californian AVA (1986) east of the bay, Mediterranean climate tempered by the delta.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Hautain (en)
Pruning of the vine in height.
