Wines made from Mourvèdre grapes of Paphos
Discover the best wines made with Mourvèdre as a single variety or as a blend of Paphos.
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 Paphos
Western Cyprus, high-altitude vineyards on the Troodos, limestone soils, dry Mediterranean climate. Signature Maratheftiko as red king (rare native): elegant and deep with blackberry, cherry, plum, violet, maquis herbs and graphite touch, firm tannins. Xynisteri as star white (most planted on the island): fresh and taut (citrus, green apple, almond). Ancient Mavro, base of Commandaria — the oldest named wine in the world, sweet and opulent (raisin, fig, honey, cocoa).
What are the typical flavors of the Mourvèdre grape variety?
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre