Mourvèdre vs Tannat
Compare Mourvèdre and Tannat: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Mourvèdre | Tannat | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 17584 | 2612 |
| Average rating | 3.75 / 5 | 3.66 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, United States, South Africa, Australia, Spain | France, Uruguay, Brazil, United States, Argentina |
Mourvèdre
Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).
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Powerful, tannic reds with inky colour and dense texture, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, leather, liquorice and smoky notes. Very high ageing potential and polyphenol content (health reputation). Star of Madiran AOC in Béarn and the national grape of Uruguay (Canelones, Maldonado). Also grown in Irouléguy and Tursan. Late-ripening red variety from south-west France.
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