Wines made from Mourvèdre grapes of Priorat

Discover the best wines made with Mourvèdre as a single variety or as a blend of Priorat.

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More informations about the variety Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

More informations about the region of Catalogne

The wine region of Priorat is located in the region of Catalogne of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Álvaro Palacios or the Domaine Mas Doix produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Priorat are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Priorat often reveals types of flavors of cherry, espresso or hay and sometimes also flavors of straw, bay leaf or chamomile.

What are the typical flavors of the Mourvèdre grape variety?

  • ChocolatePresent in 2% of Mourvèdre
  • FloralPresent in 2% of Mourvèdre
  • PrunePresent in 2% of Mourvèdre
  • Non oakPresent in 2% of Mourvèdre
  • EarthPresent in 2% of Mourvèdre
  • MicrobioPresent in 2% of Mourvèdre
  • CassisPresent in 2% of Mourvèdre
  • VegetalPresent in 2% of Mourvèdre
  • CherryPresent in 2% of Mourvèdre
  • OakPresent in 2% of Mourvèdre

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