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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 »

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

Parentage of the grape: native of Spain

Characteristics of the grape: full-bodied, dark, inky, silky, velvety, blackberry, dark plum, chocolate, espresso, gamey, dark olive, truffles, licorice.

Regions where the grape currently is important: France: Rhone, Bandol; Spain: Jumilla, Yecla, Alicante.; Portugal, California, Lebanon, Australia.

Type or types of wines the grape produces: medium to full bodied dry red as either a single varietal release or as a blend, especially in the Rhone trifecta with Syrah and Grenache (known as GSM), which has also become popular in Australia. Rosé, sweet, late harvest dessert wine and sweet wine from air-dried grapes (Vin de Paille de Sacrerouge).

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