Merlot - Soft and Fruity

Macedonian Merlot is all about fruit and delicacy. It is sometimes blended with Cabernet or Vranec (or even both together), as Merlot is capable of softening the sometimes tough Cabernet and Vranec tannins.

An earlier ripener than Cabernet or Pinot Noir, Merlot is a productive vine that produces a softer, more fruity and less tannic red wine than the forceful Cabernet and Vranec styles found in Macedonia. It doesn't age as long, either.

Merlot is a plummy, juicy and sometimes earthy red that is best served at room temperature (16-18°C) and goes well with full-flavoured dishes of meat and richer fish, such as grilled tuna.