Viiniopas/Punaiset rypäleet/Merlot
PunaviiniBordeaux, France

Merlot

Tunnetaan myös nimellä: Petit Merle

Softer and more approachable than Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot produces plush, velvety wines with generous fruit flavors. It's the world's second most planted red grape and the backbone of many legendary Bordeaux blends.

RunkoMedium
HappamuusMedium
TanniinitMedium
MakeusDry
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The movie 'Sideways' (2004) caused a significant drop in Merlot sales while boosting Pinot Noir.

👃 Maistelumuistiinpanot

Ensisijaiset maut

PlumBlack cherryRaspberry

Toissijaiset maut

ChocolateVanillaCoffeeHerbs

Aromit

VioletBay leafClove

🌍 Kuuluisat viinialueet

Pomerol

France
Legendary status

Home to Château Pétrus, produces the world's most expensive Merlot

Saint-Émilion

France
UNESCO heritage wines

Medieval village producing elegant, age-worthy Merlot

Napa Valley

USA
California opulence

Rich, plush style with ripe fruit

Hawke's Bay

New Zealand
Cool-climate finesse

Elegant, Bordeaux-style wines

🍽️ Täydelliset ruokayhdistelmät

Roast chicken
Pork tenderloin
Mushroom risotto
Brie cheese
Pasta with meat sauce

🌡️ Tarjoiluopas

Lämpötila

15-17°C (59-63°F)

Lasityyppi

Bordeaux glass

Dekantointi

30 minutes to 1 hour

Kypsymispotentiaali

3-15 years

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