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World Famous Grapes

Mourvèdre (France)

Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre is a tannic red wine grape grown in many different wine regions.

In France, Mourvèdre grows mainly in the Rhône and Provence regions.

In Rhône, it is a vital component in the famous GSM blend (Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre).

Mourvèdre Flavors

Dark Berries, Plum, Jam, and Licorice are typical Mourvèdre flavors.

Herbs (Thyme). Flowers (Violets, Roses). Spices (Pepper).

Blueberry
Blueberry
Cherry
Black
Cherry
Plum
Blackberry
Plum
Plum
Jam
Jam
Licorice
Licorice
Violet
Violet
Rose
Rose
Herbs
Herbs
Thyme
Thyme
Spices
Spices
Pepper
Pepper

About Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre is a red wine grape that grows in many regions around the world:

In France, the grape is called Mourvèdre.

In Rhone, it is a vital component in the famous GSM blend (Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre).

In Spain, the grape is called Monastrell, and is the fourth most widely planted red wine grape.

In USA, Australia, and South Africa it is often called Mataro.

Côtes du Rhône South

In Côtes du Rhône South, the main grape is Grenache.

The area is most famous for its GSM wines: A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.


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