Merlara

Merlara is a municipality in the province of Padova, region Veneto, Italy. Covering an area of 21 km ² live 2831 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012). The village lies at an altitude of 12 m above sea level. NN. The neighboring municipalities are Casale di Scodosie, Castel Baldo, Masi, Padua d' Adige, terrazzo and Urban. The area is dominated by agriculture and lives mainly of viticulture, and from grain, fruit and vegetable growing.

Viticulture in Merlara

The community is an Italian wine region within the provinces of Padua and Verona his name. The area has the status of a DOC since July 13, 2000. Within the appellation a whole lot of wine types are allowed:

• Rosso: Red wine to 50 - 70 % made ​​from Merlot.
• Bianco: white wine, to 50 - 70 % is vinified from Tocai friulino.

There are also a number of unmixed wines that consist of at least 85 % of the varietal listed on the label. Open to the Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malvasia