Summary

A heat loving grape, know in France as Mourvèdre, it can make high quality single varietal wines, is part of traditional Southern Rhône blends and named in the GSMs of Australia. Also used extensively in the production of Vin Doux Naturel.

Important Wines

• Bandol
  (Outstanding)
• Tavel or Lirac Rosé
  (Good to Very Good)
• Yecla or Jumilla
  (Acceptable to Very Good)
• Chateauneuf du Pape or Any Other Crus like Gigondas
  (Outstanding)
• Côtes du Rhône
  (Acceptable to Good)

Regional Synonyms

• Garrut
• Mataro
• Mourvedre
• Mourvédre
• Mourvèdre
• Nonastrell

Percentage of Plantings