French Wine FAQ All wine answers here - Ask a question     • Is Monastrell grape variety known in France ? Question submitted by John Fernandes Monastrell is the spanish name of a grape variety known in France as Mourvèdre. Mourvèdre grows in Rhone, Languedoc Roussillon and mostly in Provence. Basically Mourvèdre is cultivated in the french wine regions on the border of the Mediterranean Sea. Mourvèdre needs a long summer and a lot of sun. • Learn more about Mourvèdre • More wine FAQ • Submit your question here   Top 5 Wine Books Recommended book 1. French Wine 2. An Encyclopedia of the Wines and Domaines of France 3. How to pronounce wine names 4. Hachette Wine Guide 5. The New France:Guide to French Wine French Wine Eyewitness Companions by Robert Joseph Learn more Price: $13.00 Click here!   french wine regions | grape varieties | winemaking | classification in France | tasting | wine and food | wine and health | legendary wines | news | wine shop | french wine guide