Enciclopedia del Vino/Uve Rosse/Merlot
Vino RossoBordeaux, France

Merlot

Conosciuto anche come: 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.

CorpoMedium
AciditàMedium
TanniniMedium
DolcezzaDry
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The movie 'Sideways' (2004) caused a significant drop in Merlot sales while boosting Pinot Noir.

👃 Note di Degustazione

Sapori Primari

PlumBlack cherryRaspberry

Sapori Secondari

ChocolateVanillaCoffeeHerbs

Aromi

VioletBay leafClove

🌍 Regioni Vinicole Famose

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

🍽️ Abbinamenti Cibo Perfetti

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

🌡️ Guida al Servizio

Temperatura

15-17°C (59-63°F)

Tipo di Bicchiere

Bordeaux glass

Decantazione

30 minutes to 1 hour

Potenziale di Invecchiamento

3-15 years

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