Wine
Ticino Merlot
Merlot del Ticino
Ticino, Switzerland
The red wine that dominates the vineyards south of the Alps, planted after phylloxera destroyed the older varieties and now the region's signature.
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What it is
A closer look at Ticino Merlot.
The red wine that dominates the vineyards south of the Alps, planted after phylloxera destroyed the older varieties and now the region's signature.
What to look for
Know it when you find it.
Look for bottles labelled with the appellation and a single estate. Bianco di Merlot, a white made from the same red grape, is the local curiosity.
Where it belongs
Origins and
traditions.
Food rarely respects a border. These are the places the dataset connects most strongly to Ticino Merlot.
Ticino, Switzerland
Region-specific tradition
Names around the table
One food, more than one name.
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