Merlot Spanish Wines from Tierra de Castilla
Originally from France. It is extended over all the Spanish geography most notably in the Designations of Origin Jumilla, La Mancha and Méntrida and in many Wines from Tierra de Castilla.
The plant is vigourous, high yielding, early budding (it is affected by spring frosts) and resistant to diseases. Its bunches are cylindrical, of medium size, but not very dense, with medium sized grapes blueish-black in colour. It complements Cabernet-Sauvignon, Bobal and Tempranillo very well for ageing. We also find it together with Garnacha in young wines.
The wines are soft, alcoholic, aromatic and easy-drinking. The colour is ruby with violet tones and the palate gives grassy and spicy notes. The nose results fruity (plums). As a variety it stands up well to wood, giving a balanced wine, with body, a dark red colour with an orange rim.
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