World Famous Grapes
Malbec
The purple Malbec originated in the Cahors region of France.
But the full glory of this rich grape was not realised before it was planted in Argentina.
Malbec Flavors
 Raspberry |
 Blueberry |
 Blackberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Pomegranate |
 Spices |
 Raisins |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Oak |
 Vanilla |
 Coffee |
 Tobacco |
Cold Climate: (Cahors, France). Fruity. Black Cherry. Raspberry.
Warm Climate: (Mendoza, Argentina). Savory. Tannic. Blackberry. Plum.
Malbec Profile
| BODY: | Full |
| TANNINS: | Medium - High |
| FRUIT: | Medium Plus |
| ACIDITY: | Medium Plus |
| ALCOHOL: | 13-15% |
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Serving temperature: 17-18°C (63-64°F) |
Malbec Food Pairing
Malbec is a Beef eaters favourite and Malbec loves BBQ meat (Parrilla in Spanish)
 Mushroom |
 Hamburger |
 Ham |
 Casseroles |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Beef |
Excellent Pairing
BBQ. Grilled. Roasts. Roasted Potatoes and Onions.
Grilled Mushrooms (Portobello). Grilled Veggetables.
Rich Casseroles. Beef Stew. Fajitas. Burritos. Wrap.
BBQ. Chicken. Pork. Rabbit. Game. Roasted Lamb. Lamb Chops. Lamb Shank.
Hamburger. Cheese Burger. Bacon Burger.
Red Meat Dishes. Spareribs. Veal Chops. Strip Steak. T-Bone. Kobe. Entrecôte.
The Ideal Glass for Malbec
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
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About Malbec
The purple Malbec originated in the Cahors region of France. But the full glory of this rich grape was not realised before it was planted in Argentina. Read more ...
Malbec is one of the six grapes allowed in the blend of red Bordeaux wines. It is a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah/Shiraz and also cheaper.
About Malbec
Malbec is a grape from the South of France. Because of its poor resistance to cold weather and pests, Malbec has never been a top French grape, but rather a blending grape used in many French wines.
In 1886 Malbec found its way to Argentina where a French botanist planted it by order of the mayor of Mendoza.
Argentine Malbec is different from French Malbec. (Smaller berries in smaller clusters). This suggests that the cuttings planted in Mendoza were a unique clone that may have gone extinct in France due to frost and epidemics.
Argentine Malbec wines have a deeper color and more intense fruity flavors and they do not have the strong tannic structure of the French Malbec.