Merlot is a red produced by Monti Belli in Ticino, Ticino, Switzerland. Made from Merlot. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Ticino
Region: Ticino
Country: Switzerland
Grapes: Merlot
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
A Merlot del Ticino DOC sold under the Monti Belli label by the Swiss retailer Denner, often in 50 cl bottles. It is a ruby, fruit-forward Ticino Merlot with red cherry, plum and a hint of violet, medium body, soft tannin and a pleasant, gently peppery finish, at around 12.5% alcohol. It is an easy everyday red meant for drinking within about two to five years of the vintage, served at 15–17 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
More wines
More red wines from Ticino
- Castello Luigi Rosso — Castello Luigi, Ticino
- Giornico Oro Merlot — Gialdi, Ticino
- Iconti Riserva — Tamborini, Ticino
- Il Silenzio Vallombrosa — Tamborini, Ticino
Frequently asked questions
Where is Merlot from?
Merlot is produced by Monti Belli in Ticino, Ticino, Switzerland.
What grapes are in Merlot?
Merlot is made from Merlot.