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Grape Variety: Mourvèdre

Geography: Grown in the South of France, also Algeria, Spain and Australia.



Viticulture: Very tolerant of heat.

Varietal/Blend: Mainly used for blending in southern Rhône wines.

Flavor & Character: Flavors of black fruits, herbs and spices.

Vinification: French and Spanish winemakers usually use traditional vinification techniques for the production of Mourvedre based wines. Some versions merit bottle aging.

Style: A little earthy when young but develops a smoky, leathery flavor when aged.

Body, Dry/Sweet: Rich, full bodied.

Notes: Also known as Beni Carlo, Catalan, Espar, Matari and Negron.

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