The International Merlot Selection – 6x Grape Variety Pack

Merlot – hardly any other grape variety combines velvety elegance, abundant fruit and worldwide popularity as harmoniously as it does. This exclusive 6-bottle package takes you on a journey around the globe and shows how different Merlot can taste when it thrives in a wide range of climates and terroirs. From the cool hills of Europe to the powerful wine regions of the New World: every bottle tells the story of its origin – and the special role that Merlot plays there.

The Merlot grape – a global superstar

Merlot is one of the most widely planted red grape varieties in the world. Typical are ripe dark fruits, soft tannins, a rounded texture and enormous approachability. These very characteristics make Merlot a key variety in many countries: it shows both early drinking pleasure and the ability to develop structured depth – depending on origin and maturation.

The countries & regions at a glance

USA – Columbia Valley (Grand Estates Merlot, Columbia Crest)

The Columbia Valley in Washington State is known for plenty of sunshine, cool nights and a precise, elegant style. Here, Merlot achieves powerful fruit and clear structure, often with hints of plum, black cherry and chocolate.
Alongside California, Washington is the most important US region for Merlot and is known for producing some of the most approachable yet long-lived Merlots of the New World.

France – Southwest France (Le Petit Fermier Merlot)

France is Merlot’s original homeland. While Bordeaux is the most famous source, Southwest France offers a fresh, fruit-driven style with good balance.
France is the world’s largest producer of Merlot. The variety gives wines richness, softness and elegance – a central building block of French red wine culture.

Argentina – San Juan (Dadá No 2 – Finca Las Moras)

Known above all for Malbec, Argentina is increasingly discovering Merlot as a versatile complement. San Juan offers hot days and cool nights, allowing Merlot to develop opulent fruit notes and supple tannins.
Argentine Merlot stands for modern, easy-drinking red wines – perfect for connoisseurs seeking velvety richness.

Austria – Burgenland (Merlot – Triebaumer)

Burgenland is Austria’s red wine hotspot. With its warm Pannonian climate, it produces concentrated yet elegant Merlots with a fresh, spicy component.
Although Blaufränkisch dominates, Merlot has established itself as a high-quality international complement – especially among ambitious winemakers like Triebaumer.

Italy – Veneto (TANK No 73 Merlot Veneto Appassimento IGT, Cantine Minini)

Veneto loves the appassimento style – drying the grapes slightly gives the wines even more density and sweetness on the nose. This turns Merlot into a full-bodied, warm and intense pleasure.
Merlot is extremely important in Northern Italy, both as a single-varietal wine and in blends. Veneto shows how opulent and characterful Merlot can become in a Mediterranean climate.

South Africa – Stellenbosch (Black Magic Merlot – Jordan)

Stellenbosch is one of Africa’s most renowned red wine regions. The combination of ocean influence, granite soils and sunny climate produces structured, aromatic Merlots with depth and freshness.
In South Africa, Merlot stands for modern premium wines, often with a Bordeaux character – Jordan is among the leading producers of this style.

A world tour in your glass

• USA: powerful & structured
• France: classic & balanced
• Argentina: fruit-driven & soft
• Austria: spicy & precise
• Italy: opulent & seductive
• South Africa: elegant & multi-layered

A perfect set for Merlot lovers, explorers and connoisseurs – and a fantastic gift for anyone who wants to experience the diversity of the international world of wine.

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