Question: which wine is sweeter merlot or pinot noir?
Answer: Merlot has a certain kind of fruitiness that may often be perceived as sweetness. Pinot Noir on the other hand has a quite distinctive taste that can “cover up” some sweetness or sugar. ... I would say most people would consider a typical Merlot sweeter than a typical Pinot Noir, but this is far from a universal rule.