Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Mourvèdre
Analysing hundreds of thousands of recipes uncovers Mourvèdre's optimal flavour pairings.
Mourvèdre is defined by the unmistakable flavours of leather and tannin, but beneath its umaminess lies a complex symphony of subtle flavour notes, such as resin, barnyard, and tobacco, that give it remarkable depth. The key to finding the perfect pairing for Mourvèdre is understanding how these notes harmonise.
To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our analysis reveals, for example, how beef stock's glutamic tones ground Mourvèdre, and how beef chuck's bovine notes create a surprising synergy with its dark earthiness.
Flavour Profile Of Mourvèdre Across 150 Dimensions Of Flavour
An ingredient's flavour stems from its core characteristics, such as spice, herbal, or woody, combined with layers of subtle flavour notes (outer bars). For a balanced dish, pair ingredients with a variety of core flavours, and choose complementary aroma notes for harmony.
The Art of Flavour Pairing
To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.
Our analysis reveals a strong connection between leather and beef flavours. Since Mourvèdre has a distinct leather flavour, try pairing it with the beefy flavours of beef chuck.
The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing Mourvèdre with beef chuck.
Harmonious Flavours Of Mourvèdre
Just as our analysis found that leather and beefy flavour notes combine harmoniously, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour notes present in Mourvèdre. Similarly, the resinous notes of Mourvèdre frequently pair with chalky and glutamic accents.
The aroma notes complementary to the various aroma accents of Mourvèdre can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.
Flavour Profile Of Mourvèdre And Its Complementary Flavour Notes
Matching Flavour Profiles
The flavour profile of beef stock offers many of the aromas complementary to Mourvèdre, including glutamic and bovine aroma notes. Because the flavour profile of beef stock has many of the of the features that are complementary to Mourvèdre, they are likely to pair very well together.
Prominent Flavour Notes Of Beef Stock Are Represented By Longer Bars
The chart above shows the unique profile of beef stock across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with Mourvèdre.
Recipes That Pair Mourvèdre With Beef Stock
Linked Flavour Notes
Looking at the accents that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of Mourvèdre, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.
The Flavour Notes That Harmonise With Mourvèdre And The Ingredients That Share Some Of These Notes
Mourvèdre's Strongest Flavours
Complementary Flavours
Ingredients with Complementary Flavours
Flavour groups:
Nectarous
Acidic
Floral
Herbal
Vegetal
Maillard
Earthy
Woody
Carnal
The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of Mourvèdre, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the aroma accents complementary to Mourvèdre.
What To Drink With Mourvèdre
The limestone notes in gaviscon make it a perfect pairing with mourvèdre. Likewise, the cinnamon flavours in chai latte create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of mourvèdre below.
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