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Why is Malbec so popular?
Native to the town of Cahors, Malbec is a purple grape variety used for making red wine. There is proof of Malbec being produced in the Middle Ages in Cahors, which was sold in England. Due to the Phylloxera in the mid 1800s, which resulted in a lot of vines being replanted, Malbec can be found across the world - particularly flourishing in Argentina. This was first planted in Mendoza in the 19th Century, which is now the main wine producing area in Argentina. Malbec has also been popular around the Bordeaux area, by the river Lot, with the first recorded vineyards being created in...
Is Argentinian Malbec sweet or dry?
Malbec wines are dry, full-bodied, and exhibit rich, dark fruit nose and flavors like blackberry and red plum. They're juicy and jammy, with notes of vanilla, tobacco, dark chocolate, and oak. With medium acid and moderate levels of tannins, they pair well with food.
Is Argentina known for Malbec?
Argentina has a lot to offer beyond Malbec. Originally a Bordeaux grape, Malbec now makes up about half of Argentina's wine exports. From Mendoza, the heart of Argentina's wine country, up north to San Juan and Salta, the grape reflects the many terroirs from which it hails.