This variety would originate of the Southwest of France it is the second traditional stump and in importance of the big wines of Bordeaux.

As varietal gives a wine of quick evolution, with fresh and fruit-bearing aromas and of extremely elegant body; associated with the Cabernet Sauvignon in different proportions according to the region acquires a great guard potential, as the classic wines of Pomerol and Saint Emilion.

It has adapted very well in different parts of the world. In Argentina we find excellent varietales of Merlot among those that stand out those of the province of Río Negro, in their young version and frutado or with the delicate contribution of the oak.