Mourvèdre, Monastrell, Mataro — a grape of many names

Mourvèdre, Monastrell, Mataro—one variety, many names, and a long journey in the history of winemaking.
In this video, we explore Mourvèdre, covering everything from its Spanish origins to its role in Southern Rhône blends, the powerful wines of Bandol, and its modern resurgence in the US and Australia.
We will discuss why Mourvèdre has so many names; where it originated and how it spread across the globe; how climate influences its structure and aging potential; what the term “reduced wine” means and how sulfur compounds affect the wine’s flavor; the taste and aroma of Mourvèdre and how they evolve with age; and how to serve it and which dishes pair best with it.
From Monastrell in Jumilla to Mourvèdre in Bandol and GSM blends in the New World—this is a detailed look at one of the most underrated and fascinating red grape varieties.
Pour yourself a glass, and let’s talk about Mourvèdre.

Author – Yaroslava Polosina, sommelier and wine educator.

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00:00 grape of many names
01:20 Mourvèdre, Monastrell, Mataro – origin of names
01:49 Spain – origin of variety and history
03:26 Monastrell in modern Spain
04:19 Arrival in France: Roussillon, Provence, and the Rhône Valley
05:28 Bandol — a stronghold of French Mourvèdre
06:05 the revival of Mourvèdre
07:07 Mourvèdre in the USA – California and Washington
08:57 Australia and the history of the Mataro
10:12 specifics of growing Mourvèdre
10:52 wine characteristics – tannins, alcohol, aging
11:45 aroma profile
12:14 gamey notes, “reduced” wine, volatile sulfur compounds
14:47 serving
15:30 tasting – Mourvedre, Isenhover cellar, Walla Walla, WA 2019

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