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Stop Calling Grenache, Mourvèdre and Carignan, ‘Rhône Varieties’

by Mike Desimone | Apr 24, 2023 | Grape Varieties & Terroir, News

Another internationally used name for Mourvèdre is Mataro, which is used in Australia and California. It is a town on the Mediterranean coast between Valencia and Barcelona. As the fourth-most planted red grape in Spain, it is mainly grown in Alicante, Jumilla,...

Once Underrated, Spain’s Jumilla Wine Region Steps into the Spotlight

by Mike Desimone | Oct 27, 2022 | Grape Varieties & Terroir, News

Driving around Jumilla, a rugged wine region wedged between Spain’s Mediterranean coast and the plains of La Mancha, it is impossible to avoid passing the Castillo de Jumilla—an enduring landmark of Jumilla’s storied past. The castle comes into view when entering or...

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Stop Calling Grenache, Mourvèdre and Carignan, ‘Rhône Varieties’

Once Underrated, Spain’s Jumilla Wine Region Steps into the Spotlight

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