Malbec

Native to Cahors in southwestern France, but achieved worldwide fame in Argentina. Known for its deep purple color, rich fruitiness, and velvety tannins. It shows its finest expression in the highlands of Mendoza.

Flavor Profile

Body

Acidity

Tannin

Aromas

Primary Aromas

プラムブラックチェリーブラックベリースミレ

Secondary Aromas

ココアバニラスパイス

Tertiary Aromas

なめし革タバコ土

History

Known in France as Cahors' 'black wine,' it crossed to Argentina in the 19th century and flourished in the highland terroir. Today it's Argentina's signature variety with worldwide popularity.

Sommelier Note

Argentine Malbec gets deeper in color and firmer in tannins with higher altitude. Its pairing with asado (Argentine BBQ) goes without saying. With excellent quality-to-price ratio, it's recommended for everyday drinking.

Related Regions

🇦🇷Argentina

Mendoza

Argentina's largest wine region, spreading at the foot of the Andes Mountains. Known as the global home of Malbec, high-altitude vineyards produce concentrated, powerful wines. The dry climate and snowmelt irrigation enable healthy grape cultivation. Recently, the high-altitude Uco Valley has gained attention.

Mendoza