Mediterranean variety
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre, Macabeu, Grenache Gris and many local varieties all have a place here. Some wines are full and dark-fruited; others are herbal, mineral, bright and surprisingly fine.
Choosing these wines
Look here for wines that can handle grilled food, roast vegetables, lamb, tomato-led dishes and bolder Mediterranean flavours. Whites and lighter reds from higher or cooler sites can be much fresher than the region's reputation suggests.
