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
FranceHome to Château Pétrus, produces the world's most expensive Merlot
Saint-Émilion
FranceMedieval village producing elegant, age-worthy Merlot
Napa Valley
USARich, plush style with ripe fruit
Hawke's Bay
New ZealandElegant, 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