Wines made from Mourvèdre grapes of Thrace
Discover the best wines made with Mourvèdre as a single variety or as a blend of Thrace.
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 Thrace
Eastern region shared between Turkey, Greece and Bulgaria, a fascinating native palette. On the Turkish side, Öküzgözü ("ox eye") is the signature red: deep ruby with signature notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, plum, spice and a floral touch, supple tannins and lively acidity. More tannic, structured Boğazkere, local Papazkarası. Fresh Narince whites (citrus, flowers, almond), lively Emir.
What are the typical flavors of the Mourvèdre grape variety?
- OakPresent in 5% of Mourvèdre
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Mourvèdre
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Mourvèdre
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Mourvèdre
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Mourvèdre
- EarthPresent in 3% of Mourvèdre
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Mourvèdre
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Mourvèdre
- FloralPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre