Enciclopedia Vinurilor/Struguri Roșii/Merlot
Vin RoșuBordeaux, France

Merlot

Cunoscut și ca: 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.

CorpMedium
AciditateMedium
TaninuriMedium
DulceațăDry
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The movie 'Sideways' (2004) caused a significant drop in Merlot sales while boosting Pinot Noir.

👃 Note de degustare

Arome primare

PlumBlack cherryRaspberry

Arome secundare

ChocolateVanillaCoffeeHerbs

Arome

VioletBay leafClove

🌍 Regiuni viticole faimoase

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

🍽️ Asortări culinare perfecte

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

🌡️ Ghid de servire

Temperatură

15-17°C (59-63°F)

Tip de pahar

Bordeaux glass

Decantare

30 minutes to 1 hour

Potențial de învechire

3-15 years

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