Mourvèdre
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Mourvèdre is a red wine grape variety grown in many regions around the world. It is found in the Rhône and Provence regions of France, the Valencia, Alicante and Jumilla, Bullas and Yecla denominacion
Mourvèdre grapes
Mourvèdre from an early 20th-century ampelography text
Mourvèdre leaf.
A rosé Bandol wine from Provence made mostly from Mourvèdre.
Grenache
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Grenache or Garnacha is one of the most widely planted red wine grape varieties in the world. It ripens late, so it needs hot, dry conditions such as those found in Spain, where the grape is believed
Mourvèdre
…regions of South Australia and New South Wales, plus South Africa. In addition to making red varietal wines, Mourvèdre is a prominent component in "GSM" (Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre) blends. The variety is also used to make rosé and port-style fortified wines. Mourvèdre tends to produce tannic wines that can…
Grenache noir in Viala & Vermorel
Grenache noir grapes
The strong wood canopy of Grenache allows it to thrive in a windy climate but also makes mechanical harvesting and pruning difficult.
The thin skin and lack of coloring phenolic compounds makes Grenache a useful variety for the production of pale rosé