Malbec vs Zinfandel
Compare Malbec and Zinfandel: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Malbec | Zinfandel | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 23089 | 6799 |
| Average rating | 3.70 / 5 | 3.84 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, Argentina, United States, Chile, Australia | United States, Italy, Australia, Mexico, Croatia |
Malbec
Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.
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Generous, high-alcohol reds with a dark robe and indulgent palate, showing aromas of stewed blackberry, raspberry, black pepper, liquorice, cinnamon and cooked fruit. Also vinified as a popular sweet rosé (White Zinfandel). Star of California (Lodi, Sonoma, Dry Creek Valley, Paso Robles) with sought-after century-old vines. Identical to Italian Primitivo and Croatian Crljenak Kaštelanski by DNA analysis.
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