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Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre, aka Monastrell in Spain, is a common blending partner of Syrah and Grenache (aka Garnacha in Spain). In Australia and California it can also appear under the name Mataro.
Mourvèdre's bastion in France is Bandol, where it reigns supreme in the red blends and yielding a savoury, gamey, herby wine. It also commonly features in Southern Rhône, Languedoc & Rousillon blends.
The grape needs a warm climate to ripen fully. Its stronghold in Spain are the appellations along the south-east Mediterranean(Murcia, Jumilla, Bullas), where it produces rosé, dry red and sweet fortified wines. Monastrell has played a significant part in Spain’s vinous heritage; it nurtures wines that are deep in colour and richly tannic, sometimes overbearing in their intensity and concentration
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Artadi owns 40 hectares in Alicante. Metreologically and geographically a fair distance from Rioja, this is the home of the Monastrell. This vineyard, located at 700 metres, yields the big brother to the popular El Seque Laderas and really shows off the potential of the Monastrell grape. 10% each of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are added to the Monastrell, affording depth and complexity. At its core the wine has damsons, coffee beans and hints of smoke. Fantastically structured and excellent value.
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