Beverage

Mourvèdre Rosé

Mourvèdre rosé—exemplified by Bandol and other Mediterranean pinks—often runs deeper in colour and savoury spice than ultra-pale styles, with red berry, garrigue herb, and a firm dry finish. Mourvèdre’s thick skins give structure even with limited contact, so the wine can age modestly and stand up to richer food. Spanish Monastrell rosado shares the same grape under another name. Use Mourvèdre rosé for bouillabaisse-style stews, grilled meats, and robust vegetable dishes; short reductions carry herbal savour into the sauce. It bridges light rosé and gentle red at the stove. Dry Bandol-level bottles outperform sweet commercial pinks for serious cookery.

Also known as: Mourvèdre Rosé, Monastrell Rosado