black grape variety
 

Synonyms

monastrell (Spain)
mataro (Spain)
 

Vine

late budding
late ripening
drought sensitive
low yields
prone to reduction
 

Wine

deep colour
medium acidity
high tannins
medium to high alcohol
full body
pronounced intensity
blackberry, blueberry, violet
 

Regions

Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Provence, France
Southern Rhône Valley, France
South Africa
Castile-La Mancha, Spain
Murcia, Spain
Valencia, Spain
Inland Valleys, United States
Lea Gatinois DipWSET