Merlot
About this grape variety
Merlot is among those varieties that ripen somewhat late. It is grown in virtually all major wine-producing areas, including Valais.
It prefers vine parcels that are not too dry. Its ideal growing conditions are clay soils, often at the base of slopes.
It is a charming wine on its own but when blended with others the body and suaveness it offers are incomparable.
Merlot
145 ha out of 4675 ha, or 3.1%
Tasting profile
175 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
Find a cellarEtymology
From the French word Merle meaning blackbird—a bird which particulary likes berries
wine cellar(s)
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Salquenen
16 wines from this cellar
St. Philippe - Famille Philippe Constantin
The secret behind the charm of an exceptional wine rests on a delicate foundation : a tight-knit family where everyone strives to give their best.
Savièse
22 wines from this cellar
La Petite Saviésanne
In 2016, Gaël Roten had the opportunity to return to his hometown and take over the La Petite Saviésanne winery.
Charrat
13 wines from this cellar
Les Collines - Pierre Dorsaz
Whether it is an aperitif, a meal with character or a delicious dessert, you will find what you are looking for among the 13 wines of Pierre Dorsaz.
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