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	Mourvèdre - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mourvèdre, Monastrell, or Mataro is a variety of wine grape grown around the world.
		It is Spain's second-most widely planted red wine grape after Garnacha Tinta and was once Provence's most popular grape.
		Mourvèdre is known by various names: in Spain as Monastrell (or occasionally Morastell or Morrastel), in the Americas and Australia as Mataro (or occasionally Esparte), and in France sometimes as Balzac.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Monastrell (395 words)

	Click Wine Group Portfolio: Mad Dog's & Englishmen (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		This wine is made from a combination of the most widely planted local grape variety called Monastrell (50%); barrel aged Cabernet Sauvignon (20%) and Shiraz (30%).
		Monastrell is a sexy grape that originated in the South of France but has flourished in this region of Spain, South East of Madrid, due to the warm weather that fosters the late ripening period of this particular varietal.
		The Monastrell grape brings raspberry, loganberry and mulberry flavors to the palate while the Shiraz carries white pepper notes.
	www.clickwinegroup.com /cwg/portfolio_maddogs_shirazcabm.php (226 words)

	BODEGAS DEL ROSARIO - Products
		This result of a careful selection of grapes (Monastrell 80% and Shiraz 20%) remains in the 225 l American and French oak Bordeaux barrels for not less than 12 months.
		Only the best Monastrell grapes are used as the raw material, when they are just ripe and balanced.
		The result of a privileged selection of grapes from the Monastrell varieties 80%, coming from vines more than 45 years old, and Shiraz 20%.
	www.bullas.net /cnsrosario/english/productos (484 words)

	Bodegas Castano
		This DO is a small region surrounding the town of Yecla, not far from Spain's east coast, comprising gently rolling hills, between 400 and 700m, with a continental climate.
		The vast majority of vineyards are planted with Monastrell (Mourvèdre, Mataro), with Garnacha (Grenache) also permitted, as well as small quantities of white grapes, and some experimental plantings.
		This is a change from the region's output in the past, which was typified by rustic, high alcohol reds, frequently with more than a touch of oxidation, evidence of poor winemaking.
	www.thewinedoctor.com /tastingsprofile/castano.shtml (1168 words)

	Mejia America - A Spanish Wine Importer's Weblog
		One particular fact about Monastrell is certain; it is a grape that has been cultivated in Spain and France for many centuries.
		It was Napoleon and those associated with his empire that brought Monastrell from south-eastern Spain back to France to cultivate it once again as Mourvedre.
		Monastrell wines are generally very dark in color, high in alcohol, with a medium-high acidity, and are FABULOUS when aged 9 months to a year in oak.
	www.mejiaamerica.com /blog/index.php?entry=entry050323-144252 (4499 words)

	THE WORLD NEEDS MORE RED WINE LIKE THIS :: Pearson's :: Wine and Spirits (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Monastrell originated in Spain and spread East into the South of France.
		The hearty Monastrell resists drought and produces a full-bodied red wine of low acidity.
		The result of this struggle against such harsh conditions is a deeply extracted wine of ripe plum and wild flberry flavors from a vintage with yields as low as 1.6 tons per acre.
	www.pearsonswine.com /modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=629 (260 words)

	Polaner Selections \| Altos de la Hoya Monastrell
		Most of the region is planted to Mourvèdre, locally know as Monastrell.
		The heat-loving Monastrell is known as Mourvedre in France’s Rhone valley.
		Jumilla records show that Monastrell was used at least as early as the 15th century.
	www.polanerselections.com /page.print.php?pID=954&prodID=849 (280 words)

	Red, White, And Rose Dot Com!
		On the palate, the wine is juicy and big, with ripe fl cherries, vanilla, a touch of fl pepper, a touch of clove, and a few blueberries thrown in the mix on the mid-palate.
		Las Gravas 2000 is named for the gravel the old vine morvedre, (monastrell) is grown in.
		I really love old vine monastrell and this bottle of wine is scrumptous with its ripe fl berries, vanilla, clove, and fl pepper.
	www.redwhiteandrose.com /WineBottleImages/Spain/jumilla.html (435 words)

	Red Wine reviews Bodegas Castano, Yecla, Monastrell 2003
		Monastrell is commonly known as Mourvèdre in France, but in Spain it is Monastrell.
		Basically, a Rhone type grape commonly grown in Yecla, a D.O. that is located equidistance from the southeast of Madrid and southwest of Valencia.
		It is as virile as the Monastrell’s gnarly vines that are old and cut low to the ground in the old-fashioned way.
	nomerlot.com /reviews/red-wine/2006/02/18/bodegas_castano_monastrell (340 words)

	Classical Wines - Bodegas Agapito Rico (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		(Carchelo Monastrell 2004) "A popular favorite made from old-vine monastrell (also known as mourvèdre) grapes with splashes of merlot, syrah and cabernet for juicy, youthful cherry, plum, anise and dried sage aromas and flavor with hints of limestone and raisin on the finish.
		A blend of 75 percent monastrell (mourvèdre) and 25 per cent merlot, grown over 700 metres above sea level in Jumilla, it is a powerful, deliciously ripe wine, overflowing with flcurrant and plum-like flavors in a seductively rich, and velvet-smooth style.
		It is made from the red grape Monastrell, which is the same as the Rhone’s Mourvèdre…made in the Beaujolais manner, which sheds some of the tannins.
	www.classicalwines.com /bodegas/rico.htm (1929 words)

	Southern Starz Wines
		It was a very warm vintage so this wine is fuller and richer than the 1999 version, with less overt pepper while retaining the characteristic spiciness of the wine.
		Our Monastrell gives colour, plenty of extract and rather aggressive tannins and we deliberately pick early our Shiraz to match the aroma and tannin of the blend.
		Hand picked in April 2001; Grenache 14.2°Bé, Shiraz 13.1°Bé, Monastrell 12.5°Bé; small open fermenters; many whole bunches and stalks included; hand plunged; warm ferment to 33°C; left on skins for 3 weeks; pressed straight to barrels; old French and American oak, for 12 months; bottled in August 2002.
	www.southernstarz.com /detail.cfm?sku=4486 (558 words)

	Castano Solanera 2002 - Market Fine Wine and Spirits - Wine and Spirit Retailer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Fortunately, much of the appellation was spared the wrath of Philloxera, and extremely old, ungrafted vines of Monastrell remain offering an amazing potential for quality, while still at amazingly affordable prices.
		Their soils are composed of varying amounts of limestone and clay, so the grapes naturally retain their acidity as they mature.The diversity of climate and soils allows for many varietals to thrive, and for the production of the varying styles of Monastrell that form the basis for the different cuvees produced at the estate.
		Currently Monastrell comprises 80% of the 350 hectares under Castaño's production, and the remaining 20% is devoted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet), Tempranillo, Merlot and Syrah for red wine and Macabeo and Chardonnay for whites.
	www.marketfinewine.com /146184 (491 words)

	Spain’s earthy Castillo de Jumilla is a bargain - Today: Wine - MSNBC.com
		It’s the same grape known as mourvèdre in the Rhône and other parts of southern France, as well as in California, where it is grown in limited quantities.
		The slightly earthy fruit is vivid and focused, with ripe, deep raspberry and cherry the main components, joined by supporting notes of sage and vanilla.
		Whether it’s called monastrell or mourvèdre, the grape is one of those less familiar varieties that may seem slightly intimidating when spotted on a label in a wine store.
	msnbc.msn.com /id/13229524 (815 words)

	Polaner Selections \| Tinto Monastrell
		This cuvée from Castaño is made from 100% Monastrell (Mourvèdre).
		Sixty percent of this wine is fermented traditionally, while the other forty percent goes through carbonic maceration.
		This wine is a great match to simple, bistro-style fare but has enough body to hold up to hearty dishes including beef, game, and strong cheeses.
	www.polanerselections.com /portfolio.php?pID=577&prodID=573 (92 words)

	Welcome to the WineZap Wine Club
		A dense ruby color is followed by a sweet, pure nose of blueberries, raspberries, and chocolate, loads of fruit, medium body, sweet tannin, and a long, ripe finish.
		Used often for blending, it is rare to see it highlighted by a winery in such a dramatic manner.
		Bodegas Castaño is at the forefront of the modern movement by creating quality wines from the lesser known Yecla region and doggedly pursuing their belief in the greatness of the indigenous grapes - monastrell (mourvedre) in particular.
	www.winezap.com /wineclub/wineNote.cfm?w=13963&v=2004 (432 words)

	Buy Casa Castillo wines at Berry Bros & Rudd's online wine shop.
		The arid vineyards of Jumilla are the ideal location for Monastrell, known elsewhere as Mataro or Mourvèdre.
		The young, juicy Vendimia version is half Monastrell and half Tempranillo, for early drinking.
		Pie Franco is 100% monastrell from ungrafted vines planted in 1941 which spends 14 months in a mix of new French and American barrels.
	www.bbr.com /US/db/producer/8791?ID=null (171 words)

	K&L Wines: 2004 Senorio de Barahonda Monastrell Tinto, Yecla (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		He says, "For $10, the 2004 Monastrell Tinto is amazing.
		Varietal: Mourvedre - A native of Spain (where it is known as Monsatrell) this grape is the second leading red grape variety after Grenache in Spain.
		The 2004 Senorio de Barahonda Monastrell Tinto, Yecla you have chosen is not in stock in our retail stores or within our fulfillment center.
	www.klwines.com /product.asp?sku=1016779 (445 words)

	Averys of Bristol - Castano Monastrell 2004 Yecla
		Averys of Bristol - Castano Monastrell 2004 Yecla
		Monastrell is Spain's most distinctive red and Bodegas Castano is the family winery that deserves the credit for putting it on the map.
		Based in the hitherto little known region of Yecla, Castano "has been at the forefront of the region's bid for an international presence" ('Decanter' April 2005).
	www.averys.com /product~product_code~AV0283204F~mscssid~908TXVH89AFT9H47WQSFP3T3VJCL4U0C.pasp (200 words)

	The Jumilla Wine Region, Spain - home of the Monastrell grape (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		In this land, the Monastrell grape has found the ideal environment for growth.
		Curiously, the region was less affected by the devastating phylloxera plague which in the mid-19th century swept through the vineyards of France and, later, Spain.
		Today, however, thanks to the introduction of modern wine-making technology, Jumilla's vintners are concentrating on producing quality bottled wine based on the extraordinary character of the local Monastrell grape.
	www.crdo-jumilla.com /English/country.html (978 words)

	Welcome to the Best of New Orleans! Wine of the Week 04 13 04
		Monastrell, the Spanish name for the Mouvedre grape which flourishes in Southern Rhone, has been carefully nurtured by Bodegas Castrano to produce this concentrated and powerful wine.
		Generally used as a blending grape, here Monastrell holds its own.
		On the nose, aromas of ripe, jammy dark fruit mingle with floral notes of peonies and roses, along with whiffs of mint and licorice.
	www.bestofneworleans.com /dispatch/2004-04-13/wineofweek.html (114 words)

	Determination of Piceid and Resveratrol in Spanish Wines Deriving from Monastrell (Vitis vinifera L.) Grape Variety
		The average between ratio glucoside/aglycone forms of resveratrol in these wines was considerably high, ranging from 82 to 91% of resveratrol in its glycosidic form.
		In addition, wines made using macerative fermentations with double amount of solid parts ("doble pasta") reached the highest levels of total stilbene content expressed as resveratrol equivalent, i.e., 30 mg/L (average of 18.8 mg/L).
		It can be concluded that high resveratrol glucoside concentration and low free isomer content can be considered characteristics of the Monastrell variety, as it happens to red wines deriving from other varieties grown at warm climates.
	pubs.acs.org /cgi-bin/abstract.cgi/jafcau/2004/52/i17/abs/jf049521m.html (343 words)

	Mourvèdre
		Mourvèdre as a cultivated wine variety originated in Spain, where it is called monastrell.
		Over 250,000 acres are planted there and, although many vineyards are intermingled with the bobal variety, only grenache outnumbers total monastrell acreage.
		It is the principal fl grape of the five appellations that cluster on Spain's Southeastern Mediterranean Coast, Almansa, Valencia, Alicante, Jumilla, and Yecla.
	winepros.org /wine101/grape_profiles/mourvedre.htm (325 words)

	Casa la Ermita Dulce Monastrell (50cl), 2002
		A surprising Monastrell that has the ability to adapt itself to almost any situation, including that of overmaturity.
		The 120 hectare vineyard is situated at altitude (700m — 850m) at the foot of the “El carche” mountain, exposed to the North in order to retain the freshness.
		Made from overly-ripe grapes from old Monastrell vines of at least 60 years old, this delicate cuvée is quite surprising!
	www.chateauonline.co.uk /pages/fichevin.asp?idproduct=17876&subprodid=24800 (501 words)

	New and Old Worlds come together in Spanish reds / Deep, fresh fruit flavors from grapes like Tempranillo, Garnacha
		Tempranillo, Graciano, Monastrell and Garnacha are a few of the popular Spanish red varieties.
		Third in importance is Monastrell, mostly found in the Penedes district of Catalonia (Catalunya), known for its big chewy red wines.
		The 2002 Carchelo, a blend of Monastrell, Tempranillo and Merlot ($9) from Bodegas Agapito in Jumilla, overflows with fresh strawberry flavors, juicy tannins and a long smooth finish.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2003/07/24/WI97344.DTL&type=printable (922 words)

	Duke of Bourbon: E-mail Specials (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Made from 45-year old Monastrell vines grown in rocky limestone soils, and cropped at 1.8 tons of fruit per acre, it is amazing that a wine of this quality can be found at this price given the weak dollar.
		The texture is smooth and the palate is marked by solid acidity and sweet ripe tannins that lead to an attractive, balanced finish.
		Produced from 100% Monastrell, it is a fruit-driven, easy-going red to consume during its first year or so of life.
	fujipub.com /dukeofbourbon/es050815.html (371 words)

	Wine of the Month Club
		Undoubtedly, Monastrell is well suited to warm Mediterranean climates, where it ripens late, a trait that tends to preserve the natural acidity in grapes, resulting in fresh, highly flavored wines.
		A delightful, exuberant wine without a doubt, the 2003 Castillo del Baron is a tour de force in winemaking for the soon to be famous Yecla and nothing short of an explosion of fresh ripe red and fl fruits, infused with a warm, earthy Mediterranean twist of herbs and spices.
		Accompaniments: The 2003 Castillo del Baron Monastrell is as easy to pair with a wide variety of foods as it is to drink on its own, completely unadorned.
	www.winemonthclub.com /newsletters/vol7no10.htm (3478 words)

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