Mourvèdre vs Tinta Barroca
Compare Mourvèdre and Tinta Barroca: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Mourvèdre | Tinta Barroca | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 17584 | 1871 |
| Average rating | 3.75 / 5 | 3.81 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, United States, South Africa, Australia, Spain | Portugal, South Africa, Australia, United States, Spain |
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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Intensely coloured, warm reds, sun-drenched with generous alcohol, with aromas of red and black candied fruits, plum, gentle spices and cocoa notes. Ripe tannins and a broad palate. Traditional partner of touriga nacional and touriga franca in the blends of great Port wines (especially Tawny and Ruby) and modern dry Douro DOC. Native Portuguese variety from the Douro and Trás-os-Montes.
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