Merlot
Wine grapes — Merlot. Grafted vines from our own nursery. Delivery and support across Moldova, Romania and Ukraine.
| Wine variety — MERLOT | |
|---|---|
| Origin: | France (Bordeaux/Libournais) |
| Type: | wine |
| Berry colour: | black |
| Ripening period: | mid-season (earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon) |
| Vigour: | strong |
| Yield: | high |
| Berry: | medium berry, round, blue-violet, medium-thick pruinose skin |
| Bunch: | medium, pyramidal, winged, more or less loose |
| Taste and aroma: | juicy sweet pulp, herbaceous-fruity notes, soft tannins, low acidity |
| Sugar content: | generous alcohol potential, moderate acidity |
| Use: | fine red wines; frequently blended with the Cabernet varieties |
| Resistances: | susceptible to downy mildew and sour rot; sensitive to winter frost |
| Notes: | Descended from Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire des Charentes; ripens about 2 weeks before Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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