Merlot Khorus

Red grape variety

Symbolbild: shutterstock

Country of origin: Italy

Color: white

Acid: medium

Body: intense

Type: PIWI (fungus-resistant variety)

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Vines in the garden of the Mother of God: A journey to Mount Athos

The cultivation area of the vines, which produce the best grapes in the midst of the untouched...

By Peter Moser

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Manche der zwanzig Großklöster am Berg Athos sind wahre Trutzburgen des Glaubens. Besonders eindrucksvoll thront hoch über dem Meer das Kloster Simonos Petras.

Vines in the garden of the Mother of God: A journey to Mount Athos

The cultivation area of the vines, which produce the best grapes in the midst of the untouched...

By Peter Moser

The best sparkling wines in Italy: Franciacorta DOCG

One of Italy's most famous sparkling wine regions lies just outside Milan. Italy's answer to...

By Othmar Kiem

Thomas Wirz und Nathalie Franken

»150 years of Brut Champagne«: Domaine Pommery has reason to celebrate

Madame Pommery's dry champagner has been sparkling in the glass since 1874. To mark the...

By Falstaff Editorial Team

Unique: Why the "Gemischter Satz" is now protected by the EU

Among other things, the Commission refers to the special cultivation method. Falstaff presents a...

By Julia Emma Weninger

Bordeaux En Primeur vintage 2023: The problem child as a stroke of luck?

If the prices for 2023 are set appropriately, Bordeaux could become interesting for wine lovers who...

By Peter Moser

White elegance: the winners of the Chardonnay Trophy 2024

Chardonnay is a world-renowned grape variety and also produces great white wines in Switzerland....

By Dominik Vombach, Benjamin Herzog

Nebbiolo: The stuff red wine dreams are made of

Nebbiolo is often overshadowed by other famous red wine varieties. This changes abruptly when you...

By Othmar Kiem

View from the Ferdinandswarte: the vineyards of Dürnstein and Oberloiben in the evening light.

Finest white wines: The best from the Wachau DAC Cup 2024

The 2023 vintage in the Wachau produced excellent white wines with fine, pronounced fruit and...

By Peter Moser

Bordeaux en Primeur vintage 2023: All a question of timing

The 2023 vintage presented significant challenges for vintners, with success hinging not just on...

By Peter Moser

Bordeaux En Primeur vintage 2023: The En Primeur system put to the test

Despite enduring allure for Bordeaux's mature vintages, the market faces a stark downturn with...

By Peter Moser

Rising Stars: How the Next Generation is Revolutionizing Greek Wine

From its ancient roots through turbulent times, the Greek wine industry is being transformed by...

By Peter Moser

The nine best wines from Greece

Falstaff presents nine wines from Greece that you should definitely not miss.

By Falstaff Editorial Team