Malbec
The Malbec is a grape that makes beautiful, usually strong, red wines.
Traditionally, the grape is grown in France. The origin of the grape lies in the French town of Cahors. Here you will only find the grape earlier under the name Côt or Auxerrois. We also find the grape in Bordeaux and in particular in the Haut-Médoc. The grape is always mixed with other grape varieties such as the merlot, cabernet sauvignon and the cabernet franc. The grape is today best known for its success in Argentina. Very beautiful varietal wines (Malbec only) are made here. Meanwhile, grape in Argentina is even seen as the national Argentine grape.
CHARACTERISTICS OF MALBEC GRAPES
The Malbec is a dark grape with lots of color and powerful tannins. In France this produces dark and strong wines. In Argentina, the grape produces deeply colored wines with strong tannins. The wines are only much more accessible and elegant.
COLOR, SMELL AND TASTE OF MALBEC WINES
The characteristics flavors of Malbec wines are cherries, plum, blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, cocoa, vanilla and tobacco. The flavors depend on the climate. Malbec from a cool climate has aromas of cherries and / or raspberry while the wines from the warmers taste climates for plums and blackberries.