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Roussanne

It is likely that Roussanne originated in the northern Rhône where it is today an important component in the wines of Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, and the Saint-Péray AOC where it is used for both still and sparkling wine production.

Roussanne is a white wine grape grown originally in the Rhône wine region in France, where it is often blended with Marsanne.

The berries are distinguished by their russet color when ripe—roux is French for the reddish-brown color russet, and is probably the root for the variety's name. The aroma of Roussanne is often reminiscent of a flowery herbal tea.

Mourvèdre

Mourvedre, also known as Mataro or Monastrell, is a red wine grape variety grown in many regions around the world including the Rhone and Provence regions of France, the Valencia and Jumilla regions of Spain, and many others.

Mourvedre tends to produce tannic wines that can be high in alcohol. The style of wine produced from the grapes varies greatly. Mourvedre wines often have wild game, or earthy notes to them with soft red fruit flavors.

Montepulciano

The Montepulciano grape likely originated in Tuscany and may be related to the Sangiovese, with which it is often confused.

The grape is widely planted throughout central and southern Italy, most notably in Abruzzo, Lazio, Marche, Molise, Umbria, and Apulia.

When fully ripened, Montepulciano can produce deeply colored wines, with moderate acidity and noticeable extract and alcohol levels.