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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA KEARNEY AGRICULTURAL CENTER
10 August 2026
The Merlot noir variety belongs to the species Vitis vinifera and is more often referred to as Merlot in documentation. It is a wine grape variety intended for winemaking.
In commercial nursery activities, the variety is represented by vegetatively propagated clones. Variety characteristics, such as the ripening period, vary depending on the specific clone and growing conditions.
2 jurisdictions
Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.
The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.
№ Merlot*CZ x, ES x, HR x, HU 100737, SI 451, RO x
№ Merlot noir*CY 1
№ VIN026
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Nearby in the species list Merlot, Merlot 17 Od., Merlot 7 Vl., Merlot 8 Vl., Merlot Bb.348/1, Merlot blanc B, Merlot Kanthus, Merlot Khorus, Merlot Kt.9, Merlot N., Merlot P.102, Merlot P. 115, Merlot P.124, Merseguera, Mery, Merzling, Mescle N, Meslier Saint-François B, Messiás, Mészi kadarka