Wines made from Mourvèdre grapes of Bulgaria
Discover the best wines made with Mourvèdre as a single variety or as a blend of Bulgaria.
More informations about the variety Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
More informations about the wines of Bulgaria
Bulgaria, while far from the most famous or prestigious of the world's wine-producing nations, certainly ranks among the most prolific. This Eastern European country has a Long history of viticulture, and its wine has more to offer than the sea of cheap reds (mostly Cabernet Grape/sauvignon">Sauvignon) that flowed westward in the 1980s would suggest. The country now has a growing number of promising wine pioneers, but perhaps the most remarkable era of Bulgarian viticulture dates back to the mid-14th century, just before the once-mighty Bulgarian Empire began to fragment and cede Power to the Ottomans. Bulgarian art, more than 1,000 years Old, depicts wine as Part of Bulgarian culture, especially among the ruling classes.
What are the typical flavors of the Mourvèdre grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Mourvèdre
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Mourvèdre
- OakPresent in 4% of Mourvèdre
- EarthPresent in 4% of Mourvèdre
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Mourvèdre
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Mourvèdre
- FloralPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- PlumPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
News about the grape variety Mourvèdre
Walls: Counoise spreads its wings
It’s easy to forget that the southern Rhône’s four most prevalent red varieties aren’t indigenous. Grenache, Carignan and Mourvèdre all appear to originate from Spain; Syrah made its way down the river from the northern Rhône. Of the long tail of other grapes, most have their roots closer to home. Plantings have dwindled in recent years, but today local varieties are experiencing renewed interest. One that’s finding a lot of fans – both in the Rhône and further afield – is Counoise. Scroll down ...
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