Originally from Bordeaux , an area where some of the most prestigious wines are born, Merlot is a black grape variety spread internationally in particular for its high adaptability.

Generally these grapes are the most faithful companions of the brother Cabernet Sauvignon , also of Bordeaux origin, and together they create among the most popular blends. But due to its peculiar characteristics, there are increasingly interpretations of Merlot in purity of great personality all over the world. First of all in Italy this grape is widespread in every territory: from Friuli to Alto Adige , Veneto, Emilia Romagna, but also in Tuscany , especially in the Bolgheri area , and in Sicily .

Merlot comes in two different versions depending on the climatic conditions in which the grapes ripen. The most common is the one in which the grapes are grown in environments where a warm or moderate climate prevails, giving life to a wine with the characteristic hints of berries, mainly with black berries such as blueberries, black currants, plums, cherries but also fresh herbaceous notes of undergrowth, characterized by a soft and velvety body in perfect balance with the body of the tannins and high alcohol content. The other interpretation is more elegant and is possible in colder climatic conditions which is distinguished by greater tannins and acidity. In both cases Merlot almost always undergoes an aging process in oak barrels, gaining spicy and fragrant notes of vanilla and coffee.

It is the red wine loved for its persuasive elegance, its soft and rich fruit, its smooth profile, its balanced sip, long and persistent, without edges or roughness. An enveloping and round wine that has conquered the palates of connoisseurs from all over the world. Merlot was born in the Bordeaux area from a spontaneous cross between cabernet franc and magdalene noir de Charentes. Today it is one of the main grapes of the famous Bordeaux cuts. If in the Médoc region it is a complementary grape compared to the cabernet sauvignon in the Saint-Emilion area, it is the most cultivated grape variety and often offered in purity, especially in the Pomerol area, a true paradise of this extraordinary grape. In this area the gravelly soils of alluvial matrix have sedimented with sands rich in ferrous minerals and clays, creating a mix that has proved perfect for the needs of the vine. The most famous merlots in the world are born in this AOC, which stand out for the finesse of the aromas of small dark berry fruits, for the extraordinary harmony and complexity and for a refined evolution towards balsamic and menthol notes. The Pomerol territory was not classified in 1855, but over the centuries a scale of values has been created and today the most quoted labels ever come from: Château Petrus, Château La Fleur, Château L'Eglise Clinet, Château Le Pin, Château La Violette, Château Trotanoy, Château Housanna, Château L'Evangile, Château Clinet, Vieux Château Certan . Merlot is one of the most popular varieties in the world and is present in almost all European states, as well as in New World countries. In Italy, it came mainly after the crisis caused by phylloxera. The need to replant new vineyards has often directed the choice towards the most famous French varieties, easier to market than many ancient native vines. The vine quickly settled in the area of Triveneto, in areas that I could remember the pebbly and gravelly soils of Bordeaux, such as the alluvial areas of Greve del Friuli or the Piave area. The vine then spread throughout the peninsula, finding above all in the area of the Tuscan coast, Bolgheri and its hinterland, the soil and climate conditions to express themselves on high quality levels, with a decidedly Mediterranean face, ripe, rich and intense. It is also cultivated with excellent results in South Tyrol, in particular in the Cortaccia area, the sunniest and warmest in the region, in the Veneto region of the Berici and Breganze hills and in Umbria. For those wishing to deepen their knowledge of Italian merlot, we recommend some labels of absolute prestige, among the best versions of this noble grape variety: Toscana Rosso IGT Masseto Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, Toscana Merlot IGT Messorio Le Macchiole, Toscana IGT l'Apparita Castello di Ama, Toscana Rosso IGT Redigaffi Tua Rita, Suvereto Docg I'Rennero Gualdo del Re, Delle Venezie Merlot IGT Sante Rosso Cecchetto Giorgio, Veneto Merlot IGT Crosara Maculan, Lazio Merlot IGT Montiano Falesco.


Toscana IGT Merlot Quercegrosse 2020

Toscana IGT Merlot Quercegrosse 2020 Vallepicciola

0,75 ℓ
Roasts, Grilled red meat
30.70 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  40.93 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Terre Siciliane IGT Merlot 2020

Terre Siciliane IGT Merlot 2020 Cantine Fina

0,75 ℓ
Aged cheeses, Roasts, Red meat
11.80 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  15.73 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Venezia Giulia IGT Rivarossa 2018

Venezia Giulia IGT Rivarossa 2018 Schiopetto

0,75 ℓ
Game, Aged cheeses, White meat
20.40 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  27.20 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Terre Aquilane IGT Marina Cvetic Merlot 2017

Terre Aquilane IGT Marina Cvetic Merlot 2017 Masciarelli

0,75 ℓ
91
93
Grilled white meat, White meat, Aged cheeses
29.20 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  38.93 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Only 9 left
Toscana IGT Merlot Quercegobbe 2020

Toscana IGT Merlot Quercegobbe 2020 Petra

0,75 ℓ
Red meat, Aged cheeses
23.30 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  31.07 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT Villa Gresti 2018

Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT Villa Gresti 2018 Tenuta San Leonardo

0,75 ℓ
Aged cheeses, Game birds, Game, Stews, Red meat, Roasts
27.90 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  37.20 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Bolgheri DOC Guado al Tasso Cont'Ugo 2021

Bolgheri DOC Guado al Tasso Cont'Ugo 2021 Marchesi Antinori

0,75 ℓ
Game, Risotto, First courses, Aged cheeses
45.30 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  60.40 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Campania IGT Merlot Pàtrimo 2017

Campania IGT Merlot Pàtrimo 2017 Feudi di San Gregorio

0,75 ℓ
Game, Roasts, Aged cheeses
90 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  120 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
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Sicilia DOC Merlot Sito dell'Ulmo 2018

Sicilia DOC Merlot Sito dell'Ulmo 2018 Planeta

0,75 ℓ
Fish, White meat, Vegetables
20.20 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  26.93 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Collio DOC Merlot Graf de la Tour 2018

Collio DOC Merlot Graf de la Tour 2018 Villa Russiz

0,75 ℓ
White meat, Fried food, Red meat, Roasts, Stews
36.90 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  49.20 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Merlot Vigne Cinquant'anni 2019

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Merlot Vigne Cinquant'anni 2019 Le Vigne di Zamò

0,75 ℓ
97
Game, Aged cheeses, Grilled red meat
Quantity discount 5%
38.90 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  51.87 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
incl. VAT and taxes
Regular price: 40.90 €
Valdarno di Sopra DOC Galatrona 2020

Valdarno di Sopra DOC Galatrona 2020 Petrolo

0,75 ℓ
96
93
Meat ragout, Stews, Roasts, Game
125 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  166.67 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
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Lazio IGT Rosso Montiano 2019

Lazio IGT Rosso Montiano 2019 Famiglia Cotarella

0,75 ℓ
95
95
Roasts, Grilled red meat
53.90 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  71.87 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Only 12 left
California Merlot 2019

California Merlot 2019 Spellbound

0,75 ℓ
United States, California
Starters, Red meat, Aperitifs, Cold cuts and cured meats
Sale
12.90 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  17.20 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Was: 20.90 € 
Lowest price: 11.90 € 
Toscana IGT Rosso Palafreno 2017

Toscana IGT Rosso Palafreno 2017 Querciabella

0,75 ℓ
92
94
Game, Stews, Aged cheeses, Red meat
Quantity discount 5%
114 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  152 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
incl. VAT and taxes
Regular price: 119.90 €
Free shipping
Puisseguin Saint-Émilion AOC Château des Laurets 2016

Puisseguin Saint-Émilion AOC Château des Laurets 2016 Baron Edmond de Rothschild

0,75 ℓ
Truffle, Grilled red meat, Aged cheeses
23.20 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  30.93 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Toscana IGT Rosso Volta di Bertinga 2016

Toscana IGT Rosso Volta di 2016 Bertinga

0,75 ℓ
97
Game, Stews, Red meat
89 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  118.67 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
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Toscana IGT Desiderio 2019

Toscana IGT Desiderio 2019 Avignonesi

0,75 ℓ
Grilled red meat, Game, Aged cheeses
48 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  64 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes

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