Mourvedre
Component of Chatueaneuf-du-Pape
Mourvedre is a red grape variety originally planted in France and is best known as being a component of Chatueaneuf-du-Pape. Recently several other countries have done small plantings of Mourvedre but in general the grape is not widely grown.
In Spain, the grape is known as Monastrell, and there are plantings up to 100 years old available there.
Mourvedre has flavors of red fruit and earth. Often you can find plummy, blackberry, leathery, and blueberry flavors.
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In Spain, the grape is known as Monastrell, and there are plantings up to 100 years old available there.
Mourvedre has flavors of red fruit and earth. Often you can find plummy, blackberry, leathery, and blueberry flavors.
Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Information
Wine Types Main Listing
All content on the WineIntro website is personally written by author and wine enthusiast Lisa Shea. WineIntro explores the delicious variety and beautiful history which makes up our world of wine! Lisa loves supporting local wineries and encouraging people to drink whatever they like. We all have different taste buds, and that makes our world wonderful. Always drink responsibly.