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Mataró—one of the most powerful, darkest, and most intriguing red grapes in the world. While known as Monastrell in Spain and Mourvèdre in France, Australian and New World winemakers historically use the name Mataró. This red wine requires an immense amount of sun and heat to fully ripen, but once in the glass, it rewards with a deep color, firm tannins, and intense aromas of blackberries, black pepper, leather, and savory roasted meat. It is the ideal choice for wine enthusiasts seeking a robust character, a full body, and a flawless partner for rich, fire-cooked dishes.
Red dry
USA
USA
The name "Mataró" is derived from the city of the same name in Catalonia, Spain, from where the variety is believed to have originally spread globally.
Australia (Barossa and McLaren Vale): Here, Mataró has found its second home. The hot climate allows for the creation of highly concentrated and juicy wines from old vines (old vines). Most often, this grape is used in the famous GSM (Grenache, Shiraz, Mataró) blends, but top winemakers are increasingly introducing stunning 100% single-varietal wines.
California: US winemakers have also embraced this variety, valuing its heat resistance and ability to add structure, depth, and spice to wines.
Due to its powerful structure and "meaty" aromas, Mataró is the absolute champion for meat and BBQ dishes.
It practically demands protein and umami flavors: pairing perfectly with grilled beef ribs, lamb chops, slow-braised beef cheeks, and game.
This wine also beautifully accompanies intensely flavored vegetable dishes (such as roasted Portobello mushrooms or eggplants) and hard, aged cheeses.
It is a classic, globally popular (especially in Australia and Southern France) blend of three grapes: Grenache, Shiraz (Syrah), and Mataró (Mourvèdre). In this blend, Mataró plays a crucial role—it provides the wine with a dark color, a firm tannic "backbone," and savory, herbal, and peppery aromas that perfectly counterbalance the sweetness and fruitiness of the other grapes.
Yes, genetically it is the exact same grape. The only difference is the name used by different regions. However, it is worth noting that due to different climates and winemaking traditions, Spanish Monastrell is often slightly fruitier, French Mourvèdre is earthier and more austere, while Australian Mataró features concentrated jammy notes, eucalyptus, and chocolate.
Undoubtedly. Due to its thick skins, high tannin content, and powerful structure, a high-quality Mataró (whether 100% or in GSM blends) can age perfectly in the bottle for 10 years or more. Over time, it softens and reveals highly complex, secondary aromas of truffles, forest floor, and leather.
