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Mourvèdre (French)/Monastrell (Spanish)
(Moor-VED'rr)/Moe-nah-STRELL
Synonyms:
Alcallata, Alcayata, Alicante, Arach Sap, Balzac, Balzar, Benadu, Beneda, Beni Carlo, Berardi, Bod, Bon Avis, Buona Vise, Casca, Catalan, Cayata, Caymilari Sarda, Charnet, Churret, Damas Noir, Drug, English Colossal, Espagnen, Espar, Esparte, Estrangle-chien, Flouron, Flouroux, Garrut, Gayata Tinta, Karis, Maneschaou, Marseillais, Mataró, Maurostel, Mechin, Monastre, Monastrell Menudo, Monastrell Verdadero, Mourvedre, Mourvegue, Mourves, Murvedr Espar, Negralejo, Negria, Neyron, Pinot Fleri, Plant De Ledenon, Plant De Saint Gilles, Reina, Ros, Rossola Nera, Spar, Tintilla, Tire Droit, Torrentes, Trinchiera, Valcarcelia, Verema, Veremeta, Vereneta
Wine Name:
Mourvèdre, Monastrell, and in Rhône blends, Australia GSM blends and blends from the Spanish regions of Almansa, Valencia, Alicante, Jumilla, and Yecla
Background:
Mourvèdre has tradtionally be a blending grape mostly for southern Rhône red blends as well as Spanish red blends from Jumilla, Valencia and Alicante. It adds a deep purple color and and earthiness with spice to Grenache and Syrah wines. The grape has moderate tannins and sometimes show a gamey taste. It is showing up as a pure varietal wine recently especially from Jumilla, Cline in California and from Australia.
Classic Brands and Sources:
Château Beaucastle, d'Esclans, Domaine Tempier, Domaine Ray Jane (France); Bonney Doon, Cline, Qupé, Ridge (U.S.); D'Arenberg, Penfolds, Pikes, Rosemont, Torbeck, Yalumba (Australian)
Characteristics:
| Style | Body | Acidity | Sweetness | Tannins |
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Varietal
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full
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high
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dry
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medium (+)
to high
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Wine and food pairing guidelines:
Pairs well meats that are roasted or smoked and dishes with hearty sauces slightly acidic
Foods and Entrees that usually pair:
Beef, lamb, game, veal or pork grilled, roasted or smoked, barbeque, chili, cold cuts, hamburgers, meatloaf, sausages, mushrooms, cheese based pasta, risotto, truffle oil
Cheese Pairings:
Mild, medium or smoked Cheddar, Edam, Glouchester, Manchego, Muenster, Provolone (aged), Parmesan, Pecorino, Roncal, Smoked Gouda.
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Mourvèdre at Plonk Wine Merchants
Mourvèdre at Wikipedia
Mourvèdre at WinePros
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