Wines made from Mourvèdre grapes of Tunisia
Discover the best wines made with Mourvèdre as a single variety or as a blend of Tunisia.
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 wines of Tunisia
Tunisia is a North African country with a Long (if not consistent) history of wine production. Despite being a predominantly Muslim country, the Tunisian wine industry produces over 40 million litres of wine per year. However, it has suffered over the past decade due to the collapse of North African tourism. Tourists are also responsible for about 50% of consumption.
What are the typical flavors of the Mourvèdre grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Mourvèdre