Mourvedre
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Monastrell (Spain), Mataro (New World)
Mourvedre is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, game, black pepper. Structure: Full body, Medium acidity, High tannin, High alcohol. Often confused with Syrah and Grenache.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for dark fruit with distinctly meaty or gamey savoriness.
- Check tannin grip and warmth, often higher than Grenache (#4461).
Confidence signals
- Gamey note with blackberry fruit
- High tannin and deep color
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Bandol · Jumilla · Yecla · McLaren Vale
- Classic styles: Savory high-structure Mediterranean red · GSM blend backbone
Common questions
Is Mourvedre a red or white grape variety?
Mourvedre is a red wine grape variety.
What does Mourvedre smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Mourvedre include blackberry, game and black pepper. Structural profile: Full body, Medium acidity, High tannin, High alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Mourvedre?
Documented tells for Mourvedre: Look for dark fruit with distinctly meaty or gamey savoriness. and Check tannin grip and warmth, often higher than Grenache (#4461)..
What is Mourvedre most often confused with in blind tasting?
Mourvedre is most commonly confused with Syrah, Grenache and Carignan. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Mourvedre grown?
Classic regions for Mourvedre include Bandol, Jumilla, Yecla and McLaren Vale.