Wines made from Mourvèdre grapes of Adams County
Discover the best wines made with Mourvèdre as a single variety or as a blend of Adams County.
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 Pennsylvania
Wine county in Pennsylvania near Gettysburg, temperate continental climate, schist and clay-limestone soils, home of Adams County Winery (1975, 5th oldest in the state). Chambourcin is the signature red (resistant hybrid): fruity and supple with red cherry, raspberry, plum, herbs and a peppery touch, rounded tannins. Vidal Blanc full-bodied (often as honeyed icewine), Traminette floral and Seyval Blanc lively as white hybrids. Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay as vinifera varieties.