Winery Solymontes - Merlot

Winery Solymontes Merlot

2.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
The tasters did not really appreciate this wine.
The Merlot of Winery Solymontes is a red wine from the region of Canelones.
This wine generally goes well with beef and game (deer, venison).

Details and technical informations about Winery Solymontes's Merlot.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape 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.

Last vintages of this wine

Merlot - 2016
In the top 100 of of Canelones wines
Average rating: 2.8 1 1 0.5 0 0
Merlot - 2015
In the top 100 of of Canelones wines
Average rating: 3 1 1 1 0 0
Merlot - 2014
In the top 100 of of Canelones wines
Average rating: 3 1 1 1 0 0

The best vintages of Merlot from Winery Solymontes are 2014, 2015, 2016

Informations about the Winery Solymontes

The winery offers 6 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.
This winery is part of the Vinicola Aurora.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Canelones

The Winery Solymontes is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Canelones to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Canelones
In the top 2500 of of Uruguay wines
In the top 1500 of of Canelones wines
In the top 650000 of red wines
In the top 1500000 wines of the world

The wine region of Canelones

The Canelones administrative department, Northeast of the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo, is home to the majority of Uruguay's Vineyards and accounts for aRound 60 percent of all wine produced in the country. It Lies in the South of the small South American country, where the majority of vines are planted, inland from the Atlantic coast and the Rio de la Plata estuary. The region itself covers a broad arc approximately 50km (30 miles) Deep, drawn clockwise from the northwestern outskirts of Montevideo round to the coastline east of the capital city. The eponymous administrative capital of the region lies 50km (31 miles) to the north of Montevideo.

News related to this wine

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Think of Colombia, think of balmy evenings dancing to salsa, fuelled by shots of aguardiente and arepas. But there’s plenty more than the anise-based spirit and cornmeal cakes to sample in the South American country. Chefs have stepped up their game to put gastronomy on the map, with sommeliers and bartenders following suit. Not just appreciating local ingredients and distilling spirits, they also seek out wines from around the world to accompany fine-dining experiences. Their endeavours have pa ...

The word of the wine: Ventilate

Expose the wine to the air before serving, to allow it to open up more, to develop its aromas and to round out its tannins.

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