Monastrell (Mourvèdre)

[Rodolfo Cava Zos]

hi folks,
Anyone here ever work with Monastrell/Mourvedre? I am planning on venturing into it and wanted to know if any of you have any experience with it.


thanks in advance.

 

[winemaker81]

I currently have a "Rhone" blend in carboy, Mourvèdre, Petite Sirah, and Syrah from California grapes. The blend is very heavy and will be used for blending into Grenache in November.

If you're making a straight Mourvèdre, you're going to get a heavy-duty wine, especially if you ferment to completion. You could press early to make a lighter wine.