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Miolo

Terroir Merlot

Brazil Vale dos Vinhedos Red Merlot

full-bodied, dry red with ripe fruit and supple tannins

Facts about the wine

Winery
Miolo
Grapes
Merlot
Region
Brazil / Vale dos Vinhedos
Wine style
Red · Red
Alcohol content
13,5%
Body
Full
Acidity
Low
Composition
Varietal/100%

About this wine

Miolo Terroir Merlot from Vale dos Vinhedos is a full-bodied, dry red, combining ripe red and dark fruit with gentle spice and usually a subtle oak note. Merlot performs well in Brazil’s cooler, hilly south, giving a rounded palate, soft to ripe tannins and modest acidity. The precise balance of fruit and oak may vary by vintage.

Style
full-bodied, dry red with ripe fruit and supple tannins
Serving temperature
16–18 °C
Ageing potential
Enjoyable now; strong vintages can develop further for around 4–7 years.

What does this wine taste like?

The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic
Aromas and flavours
  • black cherry
  • plum
  • blackberry
  • cocoa
  • vanilla
  • dried herbs

Food that goes well with this wine

Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.

  • grilled beef
  • lamb chops
  • duck with berry sauce
  • mushroom risotto
  • aged semi-hard cheese
  • Beef
  • Lamb
  • Veal

Vintages

Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.

  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2011
  • 2010
  • 2009
  • 2008
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  • 2004
  • 2003
  • 2002
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  • 1999
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  • 1995
  • 1993
  • 1992
  • 1991
  • 1990
  • 1989
  • 1986
  • 1985
  • 1983
  • 1982
  • 1981
  • 1980
  • 1975
  • 1971
  • 1962

From the Wijnfeld cellars

Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.

Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.

About Miolo

Miolo is one of Brazil’s best-known wine producers and has its roots in Vale dos Vinhedos, in the Serra Gaúcha of southern Brazil. The estate works with vineyards in several Brazilian wine regions and makes both approachable and more terroir-focused wines. Vale dos Vinhedos is particularly known for quality wines from European grape varieties, including Merlot.

This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 7 September 2026.