Merlot

Bolgheri Cont'Ugo dei Marchesi Antinori was born in the vineyards of the Guado al Tasso estate, located near the medieval town of Bolgheri, in the Tuscan Maremma area.

It is produced entirely with Merlot grapes, which after being selected and harvested manually, are left to ferment for 25 days in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Subsequently the wine undergoes the malolactic fermentation process at a controlled temperature of 30 ° C for about 25 days, a process that gives the win...

Montiano is one of the flagship labels of the winery, born from Riccardo Cotarella's passion for Bordeaux varieties and in particular for Merlot. In the Montefiascone area, the vine has found soils of ancient volcanic origin rich in skeleton and beautiful exposures at about 300 meters above sea level, which allow for the production of wines of great elegance.

The vinification is in the most classic Bordeaux style, with fermentation and maceration on the skins for a dozen days and a maturation per...

Quercegrosse is a Tuscan wine from the young company Valle Picciola, located in the Pievasciata area, in the municipality of Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI), where it manages 105 hectares of vineyards following the principles of sustainable agriculture. The Merlot vineyards are located at 350-400 meters above sea level

The wine is a pure Merlot, harvested at the end of September. Maceration and alcoholic fermentation take place in concrete tanks at a controlled temperature for 20-25 days. The malolac...

The Apparita of Castello di Ama was born in the Bellavista vineyard located on the hills between Gaiole and Radda in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti Classico area.

It is produced exclusively with Merlot grapes, harvested in mid-September. After a soft pressing, the grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks in contact with the skins for 4 weeks. Subsequently the wine ages in barriques for about 18 months, before being bottled.

It is a wine characterized by a deep red color, with bright reflectio...

This Merlot from the Schiopetto winery comes from a selection of Merlot grapes from the Podere dei Blumeri, from marly soils of Eocene origin.

The harvest takes place manually in the first half of September. In the cellar a traditional red vinification is carried out, with fermentation in steel for 10-12 days at a controlled temperature of 18 ° C and maturation in steel with subsequent stop in the bottle for at least 4 months.

It is revealed in the ruby red colored glass. The olfactory bouquet on ...

Nove Legni Le Forconate is produced from 100% Merlot grapes and made by the Barbanera company directly from the land owned by the family.

With soils composed mainly of clay, sand and limestone, the vines are harvested in the second half of September. After a careful selection of the best grapes, vinification is carried out in steel at a controlled temperature between 22 and 28 °C. At the end of the alcoholic fermentation, the wine carries out the malolactic fermentation in barrique where it refin...

One of the Maculan crus, the Veneto Merlot Crosara is born in vineyards located between the towns of Ferrata and Santo Stefano, in the heart of Veneto.

It is produced with 100% Merlot grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand, slightly overripe. Fermentation takes place in small steel vats at controlled temperature, with maceration in contact with the skins for 8 days. Subsequently the wine ages for 12 months in new French oak barrels and for a further 6 months in bottle before being releas...

The Puisseguin Saint-Émilion of Château des Laurets comes from vineyards with an average age of 33 years, located in the prestigious Bordeaux wine region.

It is produced entirely with Merlot grapes, harvested and selected only by hand in October. Fermentation takes place between stainless steel tanks and oak barrels at controlled temperature. After malolactic fermentation, the wine ages for 16 months in new oak barrels and for a further 12 months in glass, before being released on the market.

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Rivarossa is a historic blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that takes its name from one of the cadastral parcels of the Schiopetto company, a clayey soil in which these red grape varieties are able to express themselves at their best.

The grape harvest is manual. Fermentation takes place separately for both varieties, with a maceration period decided by the oenologist according to the different phenolic conditions of the grapes. After the malolactic fermentation, the wine ages in oak b...

Pàtrimo is a Merlot from Campania born in a vineyard located in the heart of the DOC Irpinia.

It is produced exclusively with Merlot grapes, carefully picked and selected by hand. Fermentation takes place, with maceration, in steel tanks for about 3 weeks. Subsequently the wine ages for a minimum of 18 months in medium toasted French oak barriques, and finally for another 10 months in the bottle, before being placed on the market.

It is characterized by a dark ruby red colour. The nose opens with ...

This rosé wine from Tenuta Ulisse is produced with only pure Merlot grapes, in the Crecchio area, a municipality included in the hilly territory that extends from the Adriatic coast to the Maiella mountains.

The grapes, coming from vineyards between the ages of 15 and 20, are harvested by hand in the first ten days of September. The selected bunches are placed in a cooling tunnel where the skin cryomaceration process of the peel takes place, which is followed, after 12 hours, by pressing and subs...

Clos Fourtet, a prestigious 1er Grand Cru Classé B from Saint-Émilion, is known for its elegant expression of Merlot, accompanied by touches of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, reflecting the richness of the Saint-Émilion terroir.

Winemaking focuses on delicate extraction and aging in French oak barriques, perfectly balancing fruity richness with notes of spice and wood, for a complex and harmonious profile.

On the nose, the wine opens with intense aromas of ripe red fruits, floral notes and...

The Pomerol of Château Le Gay was born in Bordeaux and precisely in Libournais, from the work of Catherine Peré-Vergé, supported by the famous oenologist Michel Rolland.

It is obtained from Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes, which are cold pre-fermented (10-12°C) for 10-12 days. The maceration takes place in small new French oak barrels from Darnajou. Finally the wine is aged in new French oak barrels for 18 months.

The wine is characterized by a deep purple-red color and reveals fragrant notes of ...

Château Laroque is a Grand Cru Classé witness to 9 centuries of production history that comes to life from a rocky-limestone plateau. Due to its size, it represents the largest wine estate in Saint-Emilion, once used as a defensive fortress.

It is made almost entirely from Merlot grapes, with a small share of Cabernet Franc. Winemaking involves filling the vats by gravity and the fermentation of whole grapes which takes place, parcel by parcel, in small concrete tanks. The refinement takes place ...

The Sodale red wine of Tenuta Montiano is a creation of the Cotarella winemaker.

The wine is made from 100% Merlot grapes which, once in the cellar, are fermented in steel tanks. After a 20% drain, fermentation begins, during which pumping over and délestage are carried out. The wine thus obtained ages in barrique for 9 months.

Intense ruby red in color with violet reflections, it is expressed on the nose with a bouquet reminiscent of licorice, dark chocolate, cardamom and porcini mushrooms. The s...

Château Clinet is one of the most prestigious wines of the Pomerol AOC denomination, known for its extraordinary expression of Merlot. The estate uses careful viticultural practices to enhance the unique characteristics of its terroir.

The winemaking involves a careful use of malolactic fermentation in barrique, perfectly balancing the fruity expression with subtle woody notes. This process gives the wine a velvety texture and aromatic complexity.

On the nose, Château Clinet offers intense aromas ...

Friuli Colli Orientali Merlot Vigne Cinquant'anni by Le Vigne di Zamò was born in vineyards located in the municipality of Manzano, in the Province of Udine.

It is produced exclusively with Merlot grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand. Fermentation takes place, with maceration, in wooden vats and tonneaux open at controlled temperature for 20 days. After malolactic fermentation in barrique, the wine ages in the same containers for 18 months, followed by further ageing of 2 months in lar...

Château d'Aiguilhe is a wine produced in the Château of the same name located in the Castillon region, in the Côtes de Bordeaux area. This prestigious vineyard boasts a long winemaking tradition, located on land that enjoys an exceptional microclimate, ideal for growing grapes.

The carefully selected grapes are subjected to cutting-edge winemaking methods at Château d'Aiguilhe. Fermentation and aging techniques are aimed at preserving the elegance and complexity of the wine, emphasizing its disti...