Malbec (Argentina)
Malbec originated in the Cahors region of France.
But the full glory of this grape was not realised before it was planted in Argentina.
Typical Flavors
 Raspberry |
 Blueberry |
 Blackberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Pomegranate |
 Spices |
 Raisins |
Oak added Flavors:
 Oak |
 Vanilla |
 Coffee |
 Tobacco |
Cold Climate: (Cahors, France). Fruity. Black Cherry. Raspberry.
Warm Climate: (Mendoza, Argentina). Savory. Tannic. Blackberry. Plum.
Profile
| BODY | Full | ||
| TANNINS | Medium - High | ||
| FRUIT | Medium Plus | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium Plus | ||
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Food Pairing
 Mushroom |
 Hamburger |
 Ham |
 Casseroles |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Beef |
Malbec is a Beef eaters favourite and Malbec loves BBQ meat (Parrilla in Spanish)
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
BBQ. Grilled. Roasts.
Roasted Potatoes and Onions.
Grilled Mushrooms (Portobello).
Grilled Veggetables. Wrap.
Rich Casseroles. Beef Stew.
Spaghetti Bolognese.Fajitas. Burritos.
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.
Cheese:
Blue. Gorgonzola. Cheddar. Manchego. Parmesan.
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The Ideal Glass
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for a good bodied red wine.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the fruit bouquet to develop. It smooths out rough edges, plays down tannins, and allows the wines to achieve balance.
The slimmer bowl sends the wine directly to the back of the mouth for maximum taste.
About
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.