Home » Grapes » Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre Image

Common synonyms: Monastrell, Motaro, Alcayata (Spain), Damas Noir, Negria, Esparte, Trinchiera

Parentage of the grape: native of Spain
 
History of the grape: Monastrell is a native of Spain, first grown in Murviedro near Valencia, and was eventually brought to Provence, France some time during the Middle Ages and spread into the Rhone where it became the dominant varietal. But the late 19th century Phylloxera epidemic was very unkind to the grape and hybrid graftings that otherwise salvaged many grape varieties proved resistant to much of the Mourvedre. The ones that survived lived in the sandy soil of the Bandol and Mediterranean coast. For this reason, most of the Rhone was replanted with other graft-friendly varietals such as Syrah and Grenache. It wasn’t until after World War II that stronger rootstocks were developed and Jacques Perrin of Chateau Beaucastel began blending the grape into Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Since then, plantings throughout the Rhone and other parts of France increased Read more »

Mas Carlot Costières-de-Nîmes les Enfants Terribles
Winery: Mas Carlot
Region: France » Rhône » Costières-de-nîmes
Type: Table Wines

View wine »

Whipped Feta with Sweet and Hot Peppers

This brightly colored dip from the chef-owner of Oleana goes well with crackers, flatbread , and crudités. What to buy: You can buy Aleppo chile flakes and crushed Urfa chile at Middle Eastern g... Read more »

Domaine de Fenouillet Vaucluse
Winery: Domaine de Fenouillet
Region: France » Luberon » Vin de Pays de Vaucluse
Type: Table Wines

View wine »

Korean-Style Beef Tacos

Read more »

Kaesler Stonehorse Shiraz/Grenache/Mourvedre Sgm Barossa
Winery: Kaesler
Color: Red Wines

View wine »

Southern Barbecued Beef Sandwiches

Read more »

Tallulah les Trois Voix Shake Ridge Ranch Amador Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre
Winery: Tallulah Wines
Color: Red Wines

View wine »

Quick Chile Cheese Nacho Dip

A quick hot dip made with cream cheese and canned chili (no beans). Serve with tortilla chips. Read more »

Château d'Or et de Gueules Costières-de-Nîmes la Bolida
Winery: Château d'Or et de Gueules
Region: France » Rhône » Costières-de-nîmes
Type: Table Wines

View wine »

Chile Chilaca Salsa

Chilaca chiles are fresh dark green (almost black) chiles with a similar heat to a poblano. They are long and thin at least 5 - 6" and about 1" wide at the shoulder. When dried, chilaca chiles are ... Read more »

Jean-Luc Colombo Rosé Blend Coteaux d'Aix-en-provence Cape Bleue Rosé
Winery: Jean-Luc Colombo
Region: France » Provence » Coteaux d'Aix-en-provence
Type: Table Wines

View wine »

Ginger Snaps

These snaps have a crunchy texture and a good, spicy warmth. Read more »

Bodegas El Nido Jumilla El Nido
Winery: Bodegas El Nido
Region: Spain » Jumilla
Type: Table Wines

View wine »

Tex-Mex Cornbread with Cheese & Green Chiles

This is also delicious with sautéed onion or red bell pepper added. Read more »

Bodegas El Nido Jumilla El Nido
Winery: Bodegas El Nido
Region: Spain » Jumilla
Type: Table Wines

View wine »

Chiles Rellenos Strata

The combination of sourdough bread, eggs, sour cream, and chiles makes this dish a shoo-in for brunch. If you use fresh bread, it has an omeletlike consistency; if you use stale bread, it yields a ... Read more »

Mas de Boislauzon Chateauneuf du Pape le Tintot
Winery: Mas de Boislauzon
Region: France » Rhône » Southern Rhône » Châteauneuf-du-pape
Type: Table Wines

View wine »

Jalapeno Popper Dip

This dip tastes just like jalapeno poppers without all the fuss of stuffing each one. Read more »

The Colonial Estate Exile Barossa Valley
Winery: The Colonial Estate
Region: Australia » South Australia » Barossa
Type: Table Wines

View wine »

Jalapeno Popper Mega Burgers Recipe

Read more »

View more Recipes »
View more Top Stories »
View more Commentary »
View more Top Lists »
View more Reviews »

View More

Popular Mourvèdre wines

Find local availability for these wines:Submit
Buy Mourvèdre wines »

Popular Regions for Mourvèdre View all

  • Jumilla

    Jumilla is part of the Murcia region in the Levante province of Spain. It benefits from an arid...

  • California

    Viticulture in California began in the 1700s as Spanish missionaries worked their way north fro...

  • France

    Perhaps no country evokes such strong associations with fine wine as does France. Its reputatio...

  • Bandol

    Bandol Bandol is the most interesting and quality-oriented appellation in Provence. It is ...

  • Yecla

      This is a small region within the Murcia province surrounded by Jumilla, Almansa and Alica...

  • USA

    "American Wine" has existed since the first Europeans brought their vinous heritage and tradition...

  • Australia

    The history of wine-making in Australia dates back to the late 1700s when the first European se...

  • Spain

    Spain is one of the word’s largest wine-producing regions. It comprises most of the Iberian Pen...

  • Languedoc-roussillon

      This incredibly diverse region produces about a quarter of all the wine made in France, bu...

Popular Wineries using Mourvèdre

  • Bodegas Silvano García

    From its foundation in 1925, time, perseverance and constancy have been the keys for the evolutio...

  • Finca Omblancas

    Omblancas Farm is a family-owned Spanish winery, located in the Jumilla appellation of origin, de...

  • Bodegas Juan Gil

    Juan Gil winery is located in the heart of the vineyard, in the north hillside De Cerezo which be...

  • Luzon

    The soils of our vineyards are stony and coarse textured and endure a climate of hot days and coo...

  • Bodegas El Nido

    Bodegas El Nido is a collaborative wine brand created by Australian enologist Chris Ringland, S...

  • Rex Goliath

    At age 70, I have had at least 50 yrs. of a glass of wine after my evening meals. Just recently,...

People getting updates on Mourvèdre Wines

Page 1 of 240

Mourvèdre on Snooth

  • Juan Gil Silver Label Jumilla Do 2011

    May 2013

    Juan Gil Silver Label Jumilla Do 2011

    Snoothrank:

    Aromas of black cherry, kirsch, and vanilla. This wine is powerful,rich in flavor, yet drinkable . It has great value to price ratio. Similarly Mouvedres from France would cost 5 times as much, according to RP. Read More

    Wine review by Welkja


  • Castillo de Jumilla Tempranillo Blend Jumilla Monastrell Tempranillo 2010

    May 2013

    Castillo de Jumilla Tempranillo Blend Jumilla Monastrell Tempranillo 2010

    Snoothrank:

    No written review

    Wine review by BrianWHanes


  • Juan Gil Jumilla Bodegas Juan Gil 2010

    May 2013

    Juan Gil Jumilla Bodegas Juan Gil 2010

    Snoothrank:

    No written review

    Wine review by BrianWHanes


  • Casa Nuestra Tinto 2009

    May 2013

    Casa Nuestra Tinto 2009

    Snoothrank:

    Blueberry pie on the nose with dark purple and blue fruit. Lovely palate o ... Nice. Zin, petit sirah, mourvedre, etc. 8 varietals. Nice blend.87 pts.5/9/13 at wine Read More

    Wine review by VegasOenophile


  • Ogier Heritage Cote du Rhone Rouge 2010

    May 2013

    Ogier Heritage Cote du Rhone Rouge 2010

    Snoothrank:

    No written review

    Wine review by smuratore


  • Domaine de Fontsainte Rosé Blend Corbières Gris de Gris 2011

    May 2013

    Domaine de Fontsainte Rosé Blend Corbières Gris de Gris 2011

    Snoothrank:

    Soapy, with long finish of melon. [From "Thankgiving Favorites" at Bin 105, Lincoln NE, 11 November 2012.] Read More

    Wine review by nputens


  • Mas Carlot les Enfants Terribles 2011

    May 2013

    Mas Carlot les Enfants Terribles 2011

    Snoothrank:

    50% Mourvedre, 50% Syrah. Deep opaque red, stronger nose, sharp, lively, zesty fruit, pepper. ["Rhone/Costieries de Nimes" at Bin 105, Lincoln NE, 20 April 2013.] Read More

    Wine review by nputens


  • Domaine du Gros' Nore Bandol France 2008

    May 2013

    Domaine du Gros' Nore Bandol France 2008

    Snoothrank:

    80% Mourvedre, 15% Grenache, 5% Cinsault "Powerful and bold, but underneath the big exterior is a wine of character, depth, complexity and soul" Read More

    Wine review by nputens


  • Côtes du Rhône Domaine la Montagnette 2009

    May 2013

    Côtes du Rhône Domaine la Montagnette 2009

    Snoothrank:

    No written review

    Wine review by iansanso


  • Saxum Red Rhone Blend Paso Robles James Berry Vineyard 2008

    May 2013

    Saxum Red Rhone Blend Paso Robles James Berry Vineyard 2008

    Snoothrank:

    No written review

    Wine review by Devanreddy


  • Jun 17, 2011

    New image uploaded to this page.

    Page modification by 89065Gregory Dal Piaz 89065 Gregory Dal Piaz


  • Nov 4, 2010

    Unsung hero varietal known as Monastrell here in the Levant area of Spain. Look out for wines from the DOs of Jumilla,Yecla and Bullas where prices are low for such high quality wines.

    Comment by 631179Dean Stevens 631179 Dean Stevens


  • Jul 17, 2010

    Erm, what about Bandol?! Lots of info and notes available here: http://www.winewriting.com/Bandol%20Mourvedre.htm Plus something on Monastrell - Mourvèdre - Mataro here: http://www.winewriting.com/Monastrell%20Mourvedre.htm And a piece called Understanding Mourvèdre here: http://www.winewriting.com/Understanding%20Mourvedre.htm Enjoy! Richar...

    Comment by 274063Richard M James 274063 Richard M James


1 2 3 4 5  ...  240 next




Best Wine Deals

See More Deals »

Community Activity


Recent Forum PostsView all


Mourvèdre wine ratings and reviews