Mourtaou
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Cabernet Pfeffer
Mourtaou is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red plum, black pepper, dried herbs. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Cabernet Franc and Carmenere.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on pepper and savory herb notes before naming riper black-fruit grapes.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin and moderate acidity.
Confidence signals
- Peppery red-plum and herb profile
- Medium-plus tannin in a medium frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Cienega Valley · San Benito · Southwest France collections
- Classic styles: Rare peppery red known as Cabernet (#1929) Pfeffer in California with medium-plus tannin and aromatic lift · Savory red with red-plum fruit and spice, often bottled in small-production lots
Common questions
Is Mourtaou a red or white grape variety?
Mourtaou is a red wine grape variety.
What does Mourtaou smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Mourtaou include red plum, black pepper, dried herbs and black cherry. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Mourtaou?
Documented tells for Mourtaou: Anchor on pepper and savory herb notes before naming riper black-fruit grapes. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin and moderate acidity..
What is Mourtaou most often confused with in blind tasting?
Mourtaou is most commonly confused with Cabernet Franc, Carmenere and Tannat. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Mourtaou grown?
Classic regions for Mourtaou include Cienega Valley, San Benito and Southwest France collections.