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
23 wines from this cellar
Domaine de l’Enfer
Strict criteria contributes to the exceptional quality of their various white and red wines, which you can enjoy in their cosy carnotzet.
Riddes
8 wines from this cellar
Tributerre
As the years go by, Christian Vouillamoz becomes passionate about ageing in barrels, organic viticulture and the natural grassing of the vineyards.
Gampel
13 wines from this cellar
Rebgut Bielen
Only their own grapes are pressed there. The wines are sparkling, fruity and pleasant on the palate.
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