Wines made from Mourvèdre grapes of Crete
Discover the best wines made with Mourvèdre as a single variety or as a blend of Crete.
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 Crete
Largest Greek island and 2nd national wine region, millennia-old Minoan heritage. Signature native Vidiano in whites, rediscovered jewel: ample, expressive with signature apricot, yellow peach, white flowers, honey, tropical fruit and a mineral touch, round and long palate. Also fresh lemony Vilana, rare Plyto and Thrapsathiri. Liatiko reds (most planted) supple with cherry, dried herbs and spice; fruity Kotsifali, tannic Mandilari.
What are the typical flavors of the Mourvèdre grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 3% of Mourvèdre
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Mourvèdre
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Mourvèdre
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Mourvèdre
- OakPresent in 2% of Mourvèdre
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Mourvèdre
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Mourvèdre
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Mourvèdre
- CreamPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- CherryPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- OakyPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- SmokePresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- BlueberryPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- VioletPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- Black cherriesPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre