Merlot Grape Variety

Merlot is one of the world’s most important grape varieties, known for its soft tannins, juicy fruit and harmonious structure. Typical are approachable, well-balanced red wines with depth, elegance and excellent drinkability.

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Brut Collection 246

Louis Roederer

France, Champagne

0.75 (€66.65/)

€49.99

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Fruity, Full-bodied, Powerful Red Wine 2020

Casalferro IGT

Barone Ricasoli

Italy, Tuscany

0.75 (€82.00/)

€61.50

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Limitiert

Fruity, Full-bodied, Structured Red Wine 2024

Cont’Ugo DOC

Antinori - Tenuta Guado al Tasso

Italy, Tuscany

0.75 (€76.00/)

€57.00

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Fruity, Mild acidity Red Wine 2021

Costalago

Zeni

Italy, Veneto

0.75 (€14.53/)

€10.90

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Cuvée Cabernet-Merlot Riserva DOC Flora

Kellerei Girlan

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€37.20/)

€27.90

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BIO

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Felix Anton Rosé

Baron Longo

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€25.33/)

€19.00

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BIO

Fruity, Mild acidity, Rich in tan... Red Wine 2023

Granfalco Rosso

Tenuta Valdifalco

Italy, Tuscany

0.75 (€27.87/)

€20.90

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Fruity, Mild acidity Red Wine 2007

RP/94/100

L'Apparita

Castello di Ama

Italy, Tuscany

0.75 (€244.00/)

€183.00 €245.00 (25.31% saved)

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Fruity, Mild acidity Red Wine 2008

RP/93/100

L'Apparita

Castello di Ama

Italy, Tuscany

0.75 (€369.33/)

€277.00

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Fruity, Mild acidity Red Wine 2009

RP/94/100

L'Apparita

Castello di Ama

Italy, Tuscany

0.75 (€270.67/)

€203.00 €279.00 (27.24% saved)

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BIO

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JS/98/100 RP/97/100

L'Apparita

Castello di Ama

Italy, Tuscany

3 (€213.33/)

€640.00

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Full-bodied, Powerful Red Wine 2022

Lamaione IGT

Frescobaldi

Italy, Tuscany

0.75 (€101.07/)

€75.80

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Full-bodied, Spicy Red Wine 2020

MCMLVII Merlot "Vecchie Viti"

Alois Lageder

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€67.87/)

€50.90

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BIO

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Merlot

Alois Lageder

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€18.27/)

€13.70

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BIO

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Merlot

Bergmannhof

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€27.47/)

€20.60

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Multi-layered, Rich in tannins Red Wine 2007

Merlot

Radikon

Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia

0.5 (€109.80/)

€54.90

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Available in 7 days, delivery time 1-3 days

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Merlot "Campiano"

De Tarczal

Italy, Trentino

0.75 (€19.47/)

€14.60

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BIO

Fruity, Mild acidity Red Wine 2021

Merlot "Levante Sant Antimo"

Corte Pavone

Italy, Tuscany

0.75 (€39.33/)

€29.50

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Merlot "Tulledro"

Schmid-Oberrautner

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€18.13/)

€13.60

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BIO

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Merlot "XV"

Alois Lageder

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€25.20/)

€18.90

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BIO

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Merlot "Ywain"

Loacker

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€31.87/)

€23.90

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Merlot Cabernet Riserva DOC Feld

Kaltern Winery

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€24.27/)

€18.20

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Fruity, Full-bodied, Mild acidity... Red Wine 2024

Merlot DOC

Kellerei Bozen

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€15.33/)

€11.50

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Merlot DOC

Tramin Winery

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€17.20/)

€12.90

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Merlot DOC

Pierpaolo Pecorari

Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia

0.75 (€22.40/)

€16.80

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Merlot DOC "Vigna Mühlweg"

Weingut Niedrist

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€48.67/)

€36.50

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Merlot DOC Collection Otto Graf Huyn

Kellerei Bozen

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€22.00/)

€16.50

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Merlot DOC Famiglia Bianchini

Forchir Estate

Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia

0.75 (€11.87/)

€8.90

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Fruity, Full-bodied Red Wine 2023

Merlot DOC Garda Faial

La Prendina

Italy, Lombardy

0.75 (€35.87/)

€26.90

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Merlot DOC Huberfeld

St. Pauls Winery

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€21.73/)

€16.30

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Merlot DOC Huberfeld

St. Pauls Winery

Italy, South Tyrol

1.5 (€26.60/)

Variants from €16.30

€39.90

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Merlot DOC Levad

Nals Margreid Winery

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€28.93/)

€21.70

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Merlot DOC Vigna Villa Karneid

Castelfeder

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€26.00/)

€19.50

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Fruity, Mild acidity Red Wine 2023

Merlot DOP Friuli

Terre al Piano

Italy, Veneto

€6.90

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Fruity, Mild acidity Red Wine 2020

FS/94/100

Merlot IGP Montiano

Falesco

Italy

0.75 (€107.60/)

€80.70

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Available in 7 days, delivery time 2-5 days

Full-bodied, Spicy, Complex Red Wine 2018

Merlot IGT Patrimo

Feudi di San Gregorio

Italy, Campania

0.75 (€163.60/)

€122.70

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Available in 7 days, delivery time 2-5 days

Fruity, Multi-layered, Full-bodie... Red Wine 2021

Merlot Riserva DOC

Castel Sallegg

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€35.87/)

€26.90

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Multi-layered, Full-bodied Red Wine 2022

Merlot Riserva DOC

Laimburg

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€24.80/)

€18.60

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Fruity, Spicy, Structured, Long-l... Red Wine 2022

Merlot Riserva DOC "Brenntal"

Kellerei Kurtatsch

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€69.20/)

€51.90

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Fruity, Full-bodied Red Wine 2023

Merlot Riserva DOC Arthur Rainer

Seeperle

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€38.27/)

€28.70

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Fruity, Multi-layered Red Wine 2022

Merlot Riserva DOC Freiherr

Merano Winery

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€39.87/)

€29.90

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Full-bodied, Structured Red Wine 2022

Merlot Riserva DOC Klausner

Armin Kobler

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€30.53/)

€22.90

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Fruity, Multi-layered, Full-bodie... Red Wine 2019

RP/91/100 FS/95/100

Merlot Riserva DOC Kressfeld

Kornell Winery

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€100.00/)

€75.00

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Fruity, Multi-layered, Full-bodie... Red Wine 2022

Merlot Riserva DOC Lasòn

Kaltern Winery

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€31.87/)

€23.90

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Fruity, Multi-layered, Full-bodie... Red Wine 2022

Merlot Riserva DOC Lona

St. Pauls Winery

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€82.53/)

€61.90

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Available in 7 days, delivery time 2-5 days

Fruity, Multi-layered, Full-bodie... Red Wine 2022

Merlot Riserva DOC Lona

St. Pauls Winery

Italy, South Tyrol

1.5 (€87.93/)

Variants from €61.90

€131.90

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Available in 7 days, delivery time 2-5 days

Spicy, Long-lasting Red Wine 2023

Merlot Riserva DOC MR

Pitzner Winery

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€44.27/)

€33.20

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Full-bodied, Powerful Red Wine 2022

Merlot Riserva DOC Nussbaum

Weingut Klosterhof

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€40.13/)

€30.10

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Fruity, Multi-layered, Full-bodie... Red Wine 2020

RP/93/100

Merlot Riserva DOC Nussleiten

Castel Sallegg

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€67.87/)

€50.90

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Merlot Riserva DOC Siebeneich

Terlan Winery

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€32.27/)

€24.20

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Fruity, Multi-layered, Full-bodie... Red Wine 2022

Merlot Riserva DOC Siebeneich

Schreckbichl Winery

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€27.33/)

€20.50 €23.90 (14.23% saved)

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Fruity, Multi-layered, Full-bodie... Red Wine 2022

Merlot Riserva DOC Siebeneich Praun

Kellerei Bozen

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€44.13/)

€33.10

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Fruity, Multi-layered, Full-bodie... Red Wine 2023

Merlot Riserva DOC Staffes

Kornell Winery

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€38.40/)

€28.80

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Fruity, Spicy, Structured, Long-l... Red Wine 2023

Merlot Riserva DOC Vigna Kastelaz

Elena Walch

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€61.87/)

€46.40

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Available in 7 days, delivery time 1-3 days

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Merlot Riserva Gant

Kellerei Andrian

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€69.20/)

€51.90

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Merlot Rosé DOC

Griesbauerhof

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€18.27/)

€13.70

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Merlot Rosé DOC Meris

St. Pauls Winery

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€17.73/)

€13.30

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Multi-layered, Full-bodied, Rich ... Red Wine 2023

Merlot-Cabernet DOC

Kaltern Winery

Italy, South Tyrol

0.75 (€15.87/)

€11.90

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Limitiert

Fruity, Multi-layered, Full-bodie... Red Wine 2018

JS/98/100 RP/96/100 FS/97/100

Messorio

Le Macchiole

Italy, Tuscany

0.75 (€326.67/)

€245.00

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Limitiert

Multi-layered, Full-bodied, Mild ... Red Wine 2019

JS/97/100 RP/97/100 FS/98/100

Messorio

Le Macchiole

Italy, Tuscany

0.75 (€326.67/)

€245.00

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The Merlot Grape Variety

Harmonious red wines with fruit and depth.

Merlot – elegance, balance and international significance

Merlot is one of the world’s most important red grape varieties and is valued for its smooth texture, fruit-driven profile and harmonious structure. Originally from France, it has achieved international recognition and today shapes many prestigious wine regions across Europe and overseas. Merlot produces approachable, well-balanced red wines that combine elegance with depth and offer great drinking pleasure both when young and after ageing.

Ripening behaviour and cultivation

Merlot ripens relatively early and has lower climatic requirements than many other red grape varieties. This makes it particularly versatile and adaptable. It thrives in temperate to warm climates and prefers deep, well-watered soils, often with clay or loam components. Merlot is sensitive to yield levels and harvest timing: excessive yields can result in diluted wines, while precise harvesting at optimal ripeness enhances fruit intensity, structure and balance.

Style and aromatic profile

Typical Merlot wines show medium to deep colour, soft tannins and a well-balanced acidity. Aromas are dominated by red and dark fruits such as cherry, plum and blackberry, often complemented by notes of chocolate, herbs or subtle spice. Depending on origin and ageing, styles range from fruit-forward and supple to more complex, structured and age-worthy expressions. Merlot is widely appreciated for its roundness and accessibility, without sacrificing character or depth.

Ageing and vinification

Merlot is well suited to both stainless steel and oak ageing. Oak maturation—often in barriques or large casks—can enhance structure, depth and aromatic complexity without overpowering the fruit. Modern winemaking focuses on gentle extraction to preserve the grape’s natural softness. High-quality Merlot wines benefit from balanced oak use and are capable of ageing gracefully over several years.

Merlot as a single variety and in blends

Merlot plays a key role both as a single-varietal wine and as a blending component. In blends, it helps soften tannins, enhance fruit expression and create overall harmony. When vinified on its own, Merlot reveals its full elegance, smoothness and aromatic clarity. In many regions, it is regarded as a cornerstone variety for producing refined, well-balanced red wines with broad appeal.

Origin and key regions

Merlot’s traditional homeland is France, particularly Bordeaux, where the grape plays a central role in many renowned wines. Beyond France, Merlot is of major importance in Italy, Spain, Chile, the United States and numerous other wine-producing countries. Internationally, it is admired for its adaptability and its ability to clearly express terroir, resulting in a wide range of styles—from cool and elegant to ripe, full-bodied and powerful.