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
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
🍽️ 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