Wine Basics: Let's Talk Malbec
Jan 01, 2018
Malbec grape
The Malbec grape is a famous grape grown not just in France but around the world. Notable homes to the Malbec grape include both France and Argentina. The grape itself and the wine it produces has a dark, purple red color. However, how it tastes in the mouth depends on where the grape was grown.Cahors, in the South West of France, is the region that is famous for growing the Malbec grape in France. In fact, most of the region focuses on growing this grape. The French Malbec has a leathery texture, with flavors of blackcurrant and plum. It also has a tinge of bitterness with tannins and moderate acidity. It is one of the 6 grapes allowed to be added to a blend of Bordeaux red wine.
On the other hand, the Argentine Malbec is heavier on the fruit. For this variant of Malbec, you can taste blackberry, plum, and cherry flavors. Aside from fruit flavors, you may be able to taste chocolate and tobacco. The flavors of the Argentine Malbec fruitier because of the warmer climate compared to France.
Because of it’s full-bodied weight and tannic qualities, a French Malbec wine will go well with both cheese as well as steak.
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