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
177 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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Sierre
20 wines from this cellar
Imesch Vins
The Imesch Vins estates are made up of old vines, some of which are over 50 years old and yield above-average grape quality.
Chamoson
14 wines from this cellar
Joris Didier
The philosophy of this winemaker is to highlight the terroir, respect the vine and listen to the wine.
Saillon
9 wines from this cellar
Valentina Andrei
Valentina Andrei works four hectares. Her favourite grape varieties are Chasselas, Arvine, Païen, Roussanne, Gamay, Humagne, Cornalin and Syrah.
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