Mourvedre

Color	Red
Vigor	Moderate
Budbreak	Late
Harvest	Late

Origin/History
Historically, Mourvedre was the most widely planted grape in the southern Rhone before phylloxera decimated vineyards in the late 1800’s. Replanting was slow, as rootstocks for Mourvedre developed only after World War II.

Wine
Provides structure, backbone, and aging potential. It tastes of ripe plum and strawberry fruit, with animal flavors of red meat and mushrooms when young, and leather and truffles as it ages, Dark purple-black color.

Clone Info Currently Available

TCVS A
PLANT:
Late budbreak avoids most frost damage. Matures late in the harvest cycle, averaging 3 tons per acre. Low disease pressure. Moderate vigor with medium sized clusters and smallish berries. Works well in close spacing with adequate water. Upright growth adapts to either trellised cordon or head-pruning.

WINE:
Great intensity of color. Rich, full nose of dark fruit. Well structured meaty wines with hints of cherries, prunes, and game. Average brix at harvest 24.5 to 27.5, with ph of 3.3 to 3.7. TA .58. Mourvedre must be harvested fully ripe, Ample budwood available. Cellar treatment: Destemmed only, part open top, part tank fermentation in 1200 gallon foude. Native malo and yeasts.