Merlot wines

Because the soft and low-acid Merlot is not only a blending partner of the most famous wines in the world. It is also the perfect wine for perfect taste. Whether pure or as a cuvée; the Vino Merlot knows how to convince - with about 270,000 hectares of cultivated land worldwide to prove it. We don't have to prove anything, but sending fruity Merlots to your home does. Vinello.de, your wine trade for the number 2 of the world - and all others too.

Merlot Red Wine - The perfect partner

No matter where you look in the world, Merlot is already there. The grape variety is quite frugal, grows and thrives extensively and feels at home almost everywhere. Argentina, Australia, Italy, Chile, USA, South Africa and even Germany vinify excellent specimens of the red wine. Mostly, Merlot is intended for cuvees in order to make the wine composition accessible. If the wineries of the world present pure Merlot red wine, it becomes really opulent - and also sometimes expensive. Because pure Merlot wines belong to the best the wine world has to offer. The winemakers know that, we know that. That is why you will find on Vinello.de a selected assortment of pure Merlot red wines, which not only satisfy the palate, but also the wallet.

Taste, Character, Merlot

The taste of a Merlot combines fine berry aromas of currant, raspberry, cherry and plum and beguiles the nose with nuances of spices and herbs. Primarily, the full-bodied Merlot expresses itself in a fruity and round character that combines soft tannins and low acidity with a high alcohol content. The red wine is early ripening and can therefore be drunk early. However, the Merlot also holds storage potential, under which the wine loses some fruit but gains spice and traces of tobacco, wood and vanilla. These characteristics make Merlot red wine very much in demand, especially in warm regions where the grape feels comfortable and can develop individually. This is because Bordeaux wine, for which Merlot is one of the few authorised grape varieties, differs from, for example, the innovative Supertuscans or the single-varietal creations from overseas and Switzerland.

From ornithology and ampelography - Merlot origin and ornithology

Merlot is an autochthonous grape variety from the Bordelais, just like its parents Magdeleine Noire des Charentes and Cabernet Franc. Formerly also known as Crabatut Noir or Carméneres, the name Merlot stuck. Perhaps because of the blackbird (merle in French), which was only too happy to perch on Merlot vines to snatch the black and blue berries. Apart from birds as a natural enemy, the Merlot grape is resistant and only susceptible to frost. Ideal characteristics for a variety of winemaking nations, who were eager to capture the harmony of Merlot for themselves. With success.

Our Merlot wine recommendation

• Les Cépages Merlot IGP Pays d'Oc - Baron Philippe de Rothschild

Great name - accessible wine. From the best sites of Languedoc-Roussillon, Les Cépages reveals in its intense purple a varied bouquet of cherries, as well as blueberry and blackberry with a hint of spice. The grapes of Les Cépages are vinified separately and only later brought together in a gentle and coordinated manner. It takes a further 15 days of maceration to transfer the flavours, colours and tannins into the mash so that the aroma develops fully. A very special process, for a very special French red wine.

• Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Somontano DO - Viñas del Vero

From Aragon in sunny Spain, comes this sun-drenched dry Merlot wine. Garnet red and with violet reflections, this dry red wine shines in the glass and promises a complex aroma of black berry fruits and plums. The powerful Merlot is completed with floral aromas and an elegant structure. Fruity solo entertainer for unique moments and ideal with hearty roasted meats - typical Spanish red wine.

• Grand Estates Merlot - Columbia Crest

From overseas, from the United States, from Merlot. This single varietal, dark wine from the USA elates the senses with bold flavors of dark cherries, blueberries, raspberries and sweet chocolate with earthy cedar. Soft drinking pleasure is complemented by a velvety finish that simply animates to drink. A worthy representative from the other side of the big pond - just as noble, just as Merlot.

Things to know about the Merlot red wine

What is Merlot?

Merlot, also called Crabatut Noir, Bordò, Bidal, Medoc Noir or Carméneres, is a grape variety from which red wine is pressed. The grape is native to Bordelais, France, but is now found all over the world. The name comes from the French for blackbird. Merlot is often used as a blending wine to take on the dark color and soft character. For example, the famous Bordeaux wines often includes Merlot.

What goes well with a Merlot red wine?

Merlot wine harmonizes with powerful meat dishes. Dishes with lamb, beef, duck and goose should be emphasized. Combined with red cabbage, Merlot creates a round dining experience.

How to drink Merlot wine?

Merlot red wine is served at a drinking temperature of 16-18° Celsius.

How long does an opened bottle of Merlot last?

Resealed, a Merlot will keep for up to 7 days, depending on the contents. If the bottle is half empty, the duration is reduced to about 4 days.

How do you store a bottle of Merlot?

Dark, cool, lying down. Merlot wines do not require storage and are ready to drink immediately after purchase. With longer storage, the fruit flavors fade from the wine, but spice and herbal nuances increase.

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