Merlot (Argentina)
Merlot is an easy-drinking, soft, and elegant red wine.
New to red wine? Start with Merlot!
Merlot Flavors
Raspberry, Black Cherry, Plum, Tobacco and Vanilla are typical Merlot flavors.
 Raspberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Blackberry |
 Blueberry |
 Violets |
 Herbs |
 Pepper |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Vanilla |
 Coffee |
 Chocolate |
 Tobacco |
Merlot Profile
Merlot is a medium wine with medium tannins and acidity:
| BODY: | Medium - Plus |
| TANNINS: | Medium |
| FRUIT: | Medium |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - Plus |
| ALCOHOL: | 13-14% |
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Serving temperature: 14-15°C (57-59°F) Oaked 16-18°C (61-64°F) |
Merlot Food Pairing
Merlot goes well with a wide variety of food.
Sipped alone is a wonderful meditation wine.
 Finger Food |
 Pizza |
 Hamburger |
 Ham |
 Casseroles |
 Pasta |
 Mushroom |
 Chicken |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
Excellent Pairing
French Cuisine. Italian Dishes (Tomato Based).
Pizza. Baked Pasta. Lasagna.
Spaghetti Meatballs. Hamburger.
Fried or Grilled Mushrooms.
Casseroles. Beef Stew.
Veal Chops. Wiener Schnitzel.
Meatloaf. Beef Wellington.
BBQ. Chicken. Pork. Rabbit.
Roasted Lamb. Lamb Chops. Lamb Shank.
Red Meat Dishes.
The Ideal Glass for Merlot
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
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Merlot in Chile
Best known areas / regions:
Colchagua Valley
Central Valley
The Central Valley region of Chile is known to produce high volumes of soft, medium body Merlot for immediate consuption.
The best Merlot wines in Chile grows in the Apalta sub-region of the Colchagua wine region.
Merlot in Argentina
Argentine terroirs have great potential.
Best known areas / regions:
Uco Valley
Patagonia
Merlot is a new entry in Argentina but has great potential, especially when planted at high altitudes.
Uco Valley (Mendoza) and Patagonia seem to perform best, giving aromas of sweet pepper, cedar, currants and spices.