Wines made from Mourvèdre grapes of Okanagan Valley
Discover the best wines made with Mourvèdre as a single variety or as a blend of Okanagan Valley.
More informations about the variety 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).
More informations about the region of British Columbia
Main vineyard of western Canada, unique climatic contrast. Cooler north: fine Pinot Noir with red fruits, mineral Riesling, balanced Chardonnay. Sunny desert south (Osoyoos): firm Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot, spicy deep Syrah. World-renowned specialty: Icewine from Riesling or Vidal, sweet and concentrated (apricot, honey, candied fruits), from grapes frozen on the vine.
What are the typical flavors of the Mourvèdre grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Mourvèdre
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Mourvèdre
- OakPresent in 3% of Mourvèdre
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Mourvèdre
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Mourvèdre
- EarthPresent in 2% of Mourvèdre
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Mourvèdre
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Mourvèdre
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre