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
178 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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Savièse
18 wines from this cellar
Cave Au Soleil Levant
Blaise Dubuis controls the entire production process, from the vine to the bottle and produces 13 wines.
Ardon
18 wines from this cellar
Maison Les Vignettes
35 grape varieties in cultivation, 32 wines produced, as well as several local gourmet items, render this special cellar typical of Valais.
Conthey
16 wines from this cellar
Cave des Promesses
The efforts made in the vineyard contribute to winemaking that respects the environment and produces great grapes which will then make superb wines.
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