The cellar index

WineCollection 15

Malbec

Dark fruit and a generous frame, from Andean vineyards to southwestern France.

Origin & traditionArgentina & Cahors, France

Character & context

Understanding Malbec

Malbec is closely associated with Argentina, while Cahors provides another important reference. Site, altitude and cellar choices can shift the wine from bright and floral to dense and firm. Deep colour is only the beginning: look for freshness and length alongside plum, blackberry and a sometimes cocoa-like finish.

Further reading: Wine Folly — Malbec

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