Merlot vs Alicante Bouschet
Die Rebsorten
Merlot
Red Rebsorte
Merlot — One of the world's most planted red grapes, native to Bordeaux and the primary variety in Saint-Émilion and Pomerol
Alicante Bouschet
Red Rebsorte
Alicante Bouschet — teinturier red grape with red flesh and skin. Produces deeply pigmented wines; widely used for blending in France and Iberia.