When is International Merlot Day?
Tuesday November 7thEvery year on November 7th, International Merlot Day honors one of the world's most popular red wines. It's also a day to remind those who have never tried merlot to try it..
The word "merlot" is thought to be a diminutive of merle. This is the French name for the blackbird, which most likely refers to the grape's color. Merlot wine was first produced in Bordeaux, France, and was first exported in Bordeaux, France. Some mistakenly believe that cabernet sauvignon, a different grape, is Bordeaux's most popular variety. However, this is not the case. Growing Merlot is more hectares in Bordeaux than any other grape. Merlot is Italy's 5th most planted grape. The grape is Israel's 2nd most widely planted grape.
Other areas that produce Merlot include: Bordeaux, Italy, and Israel. In addition to Bordeaux, Italy, and Israel, Israel is also known for its winemaking.
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