Mourvedre
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