Wines made from Malbec grapes of Jujuy
Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of Jujuy.
More informations about the variety Malbec
Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.
More informations about the region of Jujuy
The wine region of Jujuy of Argentina. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Fernando Dupont or the Domaine Fernando Dupont produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Jujuy are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Malbec and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Jujuy often reveals types of flavors of pepper, cassis or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or spices.
What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?
- OakyPresent in 1% of Malbec
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Malbec
- PlumPresent in 1% of Malbec
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Malbec
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Malbec
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Malbec
News about the grape variety Malbec
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