Merlot is a dark blue-colored wine grape variety, that is used both as a blending grape and for varietal wines. The name Merlot is thought to be a diminutive of merle, the French name for the blackbird, probably a reference to the color of the grape. Its versatility and soft, plush texture have made it one of the most popular grape varieties in the world.
Merlot wines tend to feature rich flavors of ripe plum, black cherry, and herbs, often combined with notes of tobacco and spice due to aging in oak barrels. These wines typically have medium acidity and tannins, which contribute to their smooth, approachable character. Many Merlot wines have a round, full-bodied profile with a velvety mouthfeel.
The Merlot grape is one of the primary grapes used in Bordeaux wine, and it is the most widely planted grape in the Bordeaux wine regions. Merlot is also one of the most popular red wine varietals in many markets. This flexibility has helped to maintain its popularity, even as the taste for other red wine varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah has grown.
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Altair
Av. Vitacura 4380 piso 3
Santiago
Chile
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Estampa
R-90, km.45, Palmilla
Colchagua Valley
Chile
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Carta Vieja
Av. Presidente Kennedy 5735 of. 906, Las Condes
Santiago
Chile
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Terranoble
El Bosque Norte 500, piso 21, Las Condes
Santiago
Chile
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Apaltagua
Málaga 50, Of 31 Las Condes
7550000 Santiago
Región Metropolitana
Chile
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Santa Berta
Cruz del Sur 133, piso 10º, of. 1004
Santiago
Chile
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Espiritu de Chile
Alcántara 107, Las Condes
Santiago
Chile
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Terra Mater
Luis Thayer Ojeda 236 piso 6, Providencia
Santiago
Chile
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Viñamar
Ruta 68, Km. 72
Casablanca
Valparaíso
Chile
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Apalta Winery and Vineyards Viña Montes
Los Conquistadores 1700 piso 15
Providencia
Región Metropolitana
Chile