Say ‘Malbec’ to a wine lover and they may immediately reply ‘Argentina’. It is the great wine of that country where defining examples of the variety are often found. Like Zinfandel and California, or Pinotage and South Africa are linked together, so is Malbec and Argentina which grows more than 70% of the world’s Malbec.
Malbec, a red grape that originated in southwest France, was first planted in Argentina as far back as 1852. However in the past twenty years worldwide appreciation of Malbec has grown significantly. And Argentina vintners have grown impressive dark red grape varieties to meet the demand.
So what should you expect from a red Argentinean Malbec? Think of spring flowers with soft tannins and a dense color. Sometimes you can taste hints of dark coffee and blackberries. It goes without saying that you get what you pay for but because Malbec is a name not yet recognised by the mass market you can get good examples reasonably priced.
So what should you expect from a red Argentinean Malbec? Think of spring flowers with soft tannins and a dense color. Sometimes you can taste hints of dark coffee and blackberries. It goes without saying that you get what you pay for but because Malbec is a name not yet recognised by the mass market you can get good examples reasonably priced.
Wine Colors Malbec Recommendations: Bodega Colome from Argentina and Bellevue Estate Morkel from South Africa.
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