Grape · Red
Mourvèdre / Monastrell
RedWSET level 2
Full, dark and powerful with gamey notes. Part of GSM blend. Needs lots of sun and heat. Known as Monastrell in Spain, Mourvèdre in France.
- Origin
- Spain
- Climate
- Warm to hot
- Skin colour
- Very dark, thick
- Alcohol
- 13.5-15%
- Ageing potential
- Good
Taste profile
Aromas
- Blackberry
- Blackcurrant
- Game
- Leather
- Herbs
Where does it grow?
- Bandol
- Southern Rhône
- Jumilla
- Australia
Key wines
- Bandol
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Jumilla
Food
Game, stewed meat, grilled meat, hard cheeses
Similar grapes
Test your knowledge
Practise WSET and SDEN questions for free in Verriq.
Start the quiz