/merlˈaɾa/
- Veneto
- Vineyard Area: 13,53 HectaresÂ
- Year Appellation Started: 2000
- Appellation Last modified: 2014
- Red Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Marzemino, Merlot, Raboso Piave, Raboso Veronese, Refosco del Peduncolo Rosso
- White Grapes: Chardonnay, Malvasia Bianca Lunga, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Riesling Italico, Tocai Friulano
- Sparkling
- White (Bianco)
- Rosso (Red)
- Sparkling: 50%-70% Tocai Friulano + maximum 50% other white non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region.
- Still White Wine: 50%-70% Tocai Friulano + maximum 50% other white non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region. Minimum 85% Tocai Friulano or Malvasia or Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio or Pinot Bianco or Riesling + maximum 15% other white non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region for monovarietal label.
- Still Red Wine: 50%-70% Merlot + maximum 50% other white non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region.
- Minimum 85% Merlot or Cabernet (Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Carmènere) or Cabernet Sauvignon or Refosco del Peduncolo Rosso or  Raboso (Raboso Piave and/or Raboso Veronese) or Marzemino + maximum 15% other red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region for monovarietal label.
- Total Production: 1.304 Hectolitres
- White Wine: N/A
- Rose Wine: N/A
- Red Wine: N/A
- Merlara DOC is a small yet fascinating wine appellation located in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. This area lies near the borders of both the Padua and Verona provinces and is part of the wider Po Valley.