Enciclopédia de Vinhos/Uvas Tintas/Merlot
Vinho TintoBordeaux, France

Merlot

Também conhecido como: 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
AcidezMedium
TaninosMedium
DoçuraDry
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The movie 'Sideways' (2004) caused a significant drop in Merlot sales while boosting Pinot Noir.

👃 Notas de Degustação

Sabores Primários

PlumBlack cherryRaspberry

Sabores Secundários

ChocolateVanillaCoffeeHerbs

Aromas

VioletBay leafClove

🌍 Regiões Vinícolas Famosas

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

🍽️ Harmonizações Perfeitas com Comidas

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

🌡️ Guia de Serviço

Temperatura

15-17°C (59-63°F)

Tipo de Taça

Bordeaux glass

Decantação

30 minutes to 1 hour

Potencial de Envelhecimento

3-15 years

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