Monastrell (Mourvèdre)
/mo-nah-STREL/Monastrell — known as Mourvèdre in France and Mataro elsewhere — is a sun-loving, late-ripening grape producing dense, peppery, powerful wines, a keystone of Bandol and many Rhône and Spanish blends.
🍇 Red grapefull bodydry
Grape profile
Character & style
| Trait | Character |
|---|---|
| Body | full |
| Acidity | medium |
| Tannins | high |
| Sweetness | dry |
| Alcohol tendency | high |
| Origin | Spain (Valencia / Murcia) |
| Common flavours | black fruit, black pepper, smoke, earth, gamy |
| Aromas | blackberry, blueberry, violet, meat, smoke, leather |
Pairing
Best food pairings
- Grilled lamb
- wild game
- grilled eggplant
- aged cheese
- barbecue
Where it thrives
Key regions for Monastrell (Mourvèdre)
Spain, France, United States, Australia, South Africa