What kind of grapes make Merlot wine?

What kind of grapes make Merlot wine?

The Merlot grape is a dark skinned Vitis Vinifera grape used to make medium bodied red wine or used in blends with other red wine grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon. The Merlot grape had its origins in Bordeaux, France and is possibly a mutation of Biturica.

What grape was mistaken for Merlot in Chile?

Carménère grape
Chile. Far from being extinct, in recent years the Carménère grape has been discovered to be thriving in several areas outside France. In Chile, growers inadvertently preserved the grape variety during the last 150 years because it was mistaken for Merlot.

Where are the best Merlot grapes grown?

France
Bordeaux The birthplace of the grape, Bordeaux, France, is home of the most iconic Merlots. Merlot remains the most commonly planted grape along the river, especially on the Right Bank.

Is there an Italian Merlot?

Italian Merlot wine is an excellent choice for those who want an easy-drinking wine that pairs well with many dishes. Merlot has been growing in popularity alongside Italy’s more well-known wines and grapes such as Chianti and Barolo. Today, Merlot is the fifth most widely planted grape in Italy.

What is the Italian equivalent of Merlot?

Chianti
Let’s start with what Merlot and Chianti have in common: They are both red wine. After that, the details diverge. Chianti is a district in Italy’s Tuscany region, and the wines of Chianti are made primarily from the Sangiovese grape. Merlot, on the other hand, is a grape, not a region.

What is a good Merlot?

13 Most-Recommended Merlot Wines

1. Best at $10 and Under – Dark Horse Merlot.
2. Top $10 to $20 Merlot – Cannonball Merlot.
3. Excellent Merlot $20 to $30 – Stags’ Leap Winery Merlot.
4. Best $30 to $40 Merlot – Trefethen Merlot.
5. Recommended Merlot $40 to $80 – Long Shadows Pedestal Merlot.
6. Best Merlot $80 to $100 – Pahlmeyer Merlot.

Are Italian Merlot wines any good?

While Merlot has a long history of use as a blending wine, pure Merlot wines have been relatively slow in gaining momentum in Italy. That too has changed and today some of the world’s best pure Merlot wines now bear Italian labels.

Where can I find Merlot grapes to grow?

Home winemakers should be able to locate Merlot grapes over much of the United States and Canada. Also Merlot concentrate is readily available at home winemaking stores. Some nurseries grow grapes for the cuttings to make plants from and will sell the grapes to home winemakers.Look in the phone book.

Where to find Merlot in Tuscany?

This substantial Merlot from one of Sicily’s premier wine estates was first produced in 1995. It has a small amount (5 percent) of Petit Verdot added. Poliziano is a family-owned estate outside Montepulciano and is one of Tuscany’s most celebrated wineries.

Where does Merlot come from?

Truly at home in France, Merlot is generally made into generic appellation (or, on the higher end, Right Bank) blends. However, it is also widely grown throughout southern France, where it is often blended with grapes like Malbec. In Italy, especially Tuscany, Merlot is a darling partner to grapes like (surprise!)