Wines made from Mourvèdre grapes of Oklahoma
Discover the best wines made with Mourvèdre as a single variety or as a blend of Oklahoma.
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 Oklahoma
Southern US state with over 50 active wineries in Green Country (NE), Lincoln County and SW. Contrasted continental climate. ~80% vinifera (rare in the South): Cabernet Sauvignon is the firm, sun-loving signature (cassis, blackberry, cedar, tobacco), dense peppery Syrah, supple Merlot, round Chardonnay (yellow apple, butter). Flagship hybrids: aromatic Traminette white (apricot, peach, honey) and robust Chambourcin red (blackberry, plum, spices).