Monastrell Wine

Monastrell is a bold, full-bodied red wine with flavors of dark fruits, herbs and spice. It’s often blended with other grapes because it offers excellent tannins and structure.

Monastrell originated in Valencia, Spain, and is now also grown in France (where it’s known as Mourvèdre) and some parts of Australia and the U.S. (where it’s sometimes called Mataro). The grape has a pivotal role in one of France’s most famous blends—Châteauneuf-du-Pape—and plays an essential part in other red Côtes-du-Rhône wines.

The Monastrell grape produces dense, dark powerful reds as a single-variety wine, and is beloved for its ability to complement other grapes in a blend. Monastrell wines often feature flavors of dark fruit (like blackberries, blueberries and plums), earthy notes (leather, herbs) and sometimes hints of spice, cocoa or smoke. The grape has robust tannins, which makes it ideal for aging, and moderate acidity.

Monastrell is similar to bold reds like Syrah, Zinfandel, Malbec and Petite Sirah, with intense dark fruit flavors, robust tannins and earthy notes. It complements Grenache blend, providing greater depth of fruit, body and spice.

No, it’s not. While both grapes are widely grown in Spain, they are different grape varieties with different flavor profiles.

It is a dry red wine with intense dark fruit, robust tannins and earthy notes.

Monastrell pairs beautifully with rich and hearty dishes, such as grilled or roasted meats (think lamb or beef), stews, poultry, dishes featuring olives, aged/hard cheeses and dishes with Mediterranean spices and herbs.