This is what good wine from the Mourvèdre grape tastes like

The Mourvèdre grape (Monastrell in Spain) produces robust red wines with rich tannins, ample alcohol, and a spicy aroma. A good Mourvèdre has raspberry and blueberry flavors and can exhibit finesse. However, if the winemaker is having an off day, they can be quite plump. The better Mourvèdre wines age well, maturing with age, with hints of leather on the nose.

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Mourvèdre is best known from the South of France. You won't find it further north. The Spanish have also planted it on a reasonable scale, but call it Monastrell. There, it grows primarily in the province of Murcia. Mourvèdre is of Spanish origin. Near Valencia and Alicante lies the village of Murviedro, and it likely takes its name from it. In the New World, Mourvèdre is being experimented with, and they consider Mataró a beautiful name for this grape.

The Spanish, on the other hand, do enjoy it, but you rarely find wine made solely from Mourvèdre in France. It usually ends up in a French blend, preferably with Grenache, Cinsault, or Shiraz. An exception is Bandol in Provence. Here, you'll find perhaps the best Mourvèdre varietal in the world.

We currently have three wines made from the Mourvèdre grape in our range. You can view our Mourvèdre wines here.