Wines made from Mourvèdre grapes of Lemesos
Discover the best wines made with Mourvèdre as a single variety or as a blend of Lemesos.
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 Lemesos
Cyprus's largest wine region on the southern slopes of the Troodos around Limassol (Krasochoria). Signature native grapes. Mavro in light, approachable red with signature notes of cherry, ripe plum, Mediterranean herbs and a spicy touch, supple tannins. Xynisteri star in white: dry and mineral (citrus, green apple, herbs, saline touch), taut, thirst-quenching palate.
What are the typical flavors of the Mourvèdre grape variety?
- OakyPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
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- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- PlumPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
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- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre