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.