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Merlot

With 266,000 hectares worldwide, the dark skinned variety Merlot is the second most planted wine-making grape on the planet. Taking its name from the French word ‘Merle’ - meaning blackbird, it is popular both as a varietal and in blends, and is principally known for its role in the red wines of Bordeaux.

Parents: Cabernet Franc
Offspring: Merlese
Merlot

Recommended wines made with Merlot

Goriška Brda

Goriška Brda

Marjan Simčič , Primorska, Slovenia

Scored and reviewed by Paul Caputo on 14/02/2021
Côtes de Bordeaux AOC Cadillac

Côtes de Bordeaux AOC Cadillac

Château Suau , Bordeaux, France

Scored and reviewed by Paul Caputo on 25/10/2021
Colli Berici DOC

Colli Berici DOC

Dal Maso , Veneto, Italy

Scored and reviewed by Paul Caputo on 18/10/2024
Tikveš  W.C.O.

Tikveš W.C.O.

Venec Winery , North Macedonia

Scored and reviewed by Ivana Simjanovska on 26/04/2020
Lalande-de-Pomerol AOC

Lalande-de-Pomerol AOC

Domaine Pont de Guestres , Bordeaux, France

Scored and reviewed by Valeria Tenison on 21/09/2021