Monastrell

The red grape variety originates from Spain. The approximately 100 synonyms attest to its great age and wide distribution. The most important of these, grouped alphabetically by country, are (the other main names are marked in bold) Mataro(Australia, California); Balsac Noir, Balthazar, Balzac Noir, Balzar, Beausset, Bon Avis, Catalan, Clairette Noire, Damas Noir, Espagnen, Espar, Marseillais, Morvede, Mourvede, Mourvedon, Mourvèdre, Murviedro, Plant de Ledenon, Plant de Saint Gilles (France); Negria (Greece); Rossola Nera (Corsica); Alcallata, Alcayata, Alicante, Benada, Benadu, Bani Carlo, Berardi, Casca, Caymilari Sarda, Del Reyno, Garrut, Gayata, Gayata Tinta, Mataró, Monastel, Monastre, Monastrel, Monastrell Garrut, Morastrell, Negrette, Negre Trinchiera, Negron, Ros, Tintilla, Torrentes, Trinchiera, Verema, Veremeta, Vereneta (Spain).

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