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Mourvèdre

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Mourvèdre (also know as Monastrell and Mataro), is an ancient black-skinned grape variety native to the Mediterranean, but is now also grown throughout the New World. Mourvedre makes serious, heavy-hitting red wines: full-bodied, rich tannins and an undeniably powerful meaty, herby aroma. It’s most famous use comes in its role in the formidable Chateauneuf du Pape blend.

General Characteristics

  • Chocolate
  • Coffee
  • Toffee
  • Vanilla
  • Margoram
  • Tyhme
  • Game
  • Roast Meat
  • Blackberry
  • Bramble
  • Lavender
  • Violet
  • Cedar
  • Oak
  • Smoke
  • Tobacco
  • Black Olive
  • Black Pepper
  • White Pepper
  • Blackcurrant
  • Blueberry
  • Cassis

Wines with this grape

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