Merlot Growing Regions

Question 1

List the top 3 growing regions for Merlot

Answer 1

France, U.S.A., Chile

Question 2

List the top growing regions of Merlot in France

Answer 2

Bordeaux, Southwest, Languedoc

Question 3

What area in France has the highest growing Merlot at 63 %

Answer 3

Bordeaux

Question 4

Left Bank or Right Bank Bordeaux?
The dominant Merlot grape in blends grown in the cooler clay soils

Answer 4

Right Bank

Question 5

complex, age worthy bottlings hail from what 2 appellations in Bordeaux?

Answer 5

Saint-Émilion and Pomerol appellations.

Question 6

List the 2 regions in California known for benchmark Merlots

Answer 6

Sonoma County and Napa Valley

Question 7

Region in California that thrives along the hillsides, particularly in warmer regions like Alexander Valley

Answer 7

Sonoma County

Question 8

Region in California with volcanic soils and varied elevations contribute to powerful yet elegant wines. As in Bordeaux, blending is commonly employed to enhance tannin structure and depth.

Answer 8

Napa Valley

Question 9

Two regions in Chile where merlot does well in the loamy, clay soils and Mediterranean climate

Answer 9

Maipo Valley and Rapel Valley

Question 10

What grape was Merlot mistaken for in Chile?

Answer 10

Carmenere

Question 11

True or False? Merlot is the top growing grape in Chile

Answer 11

False, Merlot is second to Cabernet Sauvignon