Merlot
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D.O. working with this variety
- Abona
- Alella
- Alicante
- Binissalem Mallorca
- Bullas
- Calatayud
- Campo de Borja
- Cariñena
- Conca de Barberà
- Costers del Segre
- Dominio de Valdepusa Vino de Pago
- Finca Elez Vino de Pago
- Jumilla
- La Mancha
- Méntrida
- Manchuela
- Montsant
- Navarra
- Pago Guijoso Vino de Pago
- Pla del Bages
- Pla i Llevant
- Ribera del Duero
- Ribera del Guadiana
- Ribera del Júcar
- Rueda
- Somontano
- Uclés
- Utiel-Requena
- VT Desierto de Almería
- VT El Terrerazo
- VT Illa de Menorca
- VT Liébana
- VT Mallorca
- VT Ribera del Queiles
- VT Serra de Tramuntana
- VT Valle del Cinca
The name comes from the French diminutive robin probably because of its similarity to black plumage. The Merlot varietal is known for its fineness and softness, while being aromatic and meaty. It is intense ruby color, medium, and aging graduation quickly without losing quality. The merlot is from the Bordeaux region, where it is the most cultivated variety. It has become an international variety, the second most popular red variety after Cabernet Sauvignon, used mostly as a variety of improvement in racking to provide softness and balance. It is present in the vast majority of D.O. Peninsula.
