Malbec
Once a blending grape in Bordeaux, Malbec found its true home in high-altitude Argentina, where it makes deep, floral, satisfying reds.
Blackberry, violet, cocoa and velvety, plush tannin.
Grilled steak, empanadas, chimichurri.
Wineries growing Malbec
Opus One
Oakville · Est. 1979
Cassis, graphite and violets in a spine of ultra-fine tannin; effortlessly cellar-worthy 20+ years.
Catena Zapata
Uco Valley, Mendoza · Est. 1902
Violet, blackberry and cocoa with vibrant, altitude-driven freshness.
Achával-Ferrer
Uco Valley, Mendoza · Est. 1998
Dense, floral and mineral with velvety tannin and true terroir clarity.
Malbec FAQs
What does Malbec taste like?
Malbec typically shows Blackberry, violet, cocoa and velvety, plush tannin. Once a blending grape in Bordeaux, Malbec found its true home in high-altitude Argentina, where it makes deep, floral, satisfying reds.
What food pairs with Malbec?
Malbec pairs beautifully with Grilled steak, empanadas, chimichurri.
Where is Malbec grown?
Classic homes for Malbec include Mendoza (Uco Valley), Cahors (France). Estates in our guide that grow it include Opus One, Catena Zapata, Achával-Ferrer.
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