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Synonyms
Grenache - Mourvedre is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Rhone Valley, France.
The wines show full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
The tasting note runs to wild raspberry, blackberry, dark cherry, leathery, pepper and cinnamon.
It is planted most seriously in Provence, Barossa Valley and California.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Syrah.
On other labels it goes by Garnacha and Monastrell.
At the table it suits rabbit casserole, slow-cooked lamb shanks and sausages and mashed potatoes.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Rabbit casserole
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Slow-cooked lamb shanks
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Sausages and mashed potatoes
Also labelled.
Garnacha, Monastrell.
Bottles to look for.
- Bodegas Atalaya 'Laya', Almansa, Spain
- Bodegas La Purisima 'Premium', Spain
- Casa Castillo La Tendida, Jumilla, Spain
- Cellers de Can Suriol 'Azimut' Brut Nature Rosado Cava, Catalonia, Spain
- Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol, Provence, France
- Chateau La Negly La Clape L'Ancely, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Domaine Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Folie, Rhone, France
- Domaine de Cristia Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Renaissance, Rhone, France
Grenache - Mourvedre: common questions
01.What does Grenache - Mourvedre taste like?+
Grenache - Mourvedre tastes of wild raspberry, blackberry, dark cherry, leathery, pepper and cinnamon. The wines show full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
02.Where is Grenache - Mourvedre from?+
Grenache - Mourvedre originates in Rhone Valley, France.
03.Where is Grenache - Mourvedre grown?+
The key regions for Grenache - Mourvedre are Provence, Barossa Valley and California.
04.What food pairs with Grenache - Mourvedre?+
Pour it with rabbit casserole, slow-cooked lamb shanks and sausages and mashed potatoes.
05.What else is Grenache - Mourvedre called?+
Grenache - Mourvedre is also labelled Garnacha and Monastrell.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.