Wines made from Malbec grapes of Famatina
Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of Famatina.
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 La Rioja
Famatina is a remote, Dry and dusty river valley in the foothills of the Andes, within the La Rioja region of Argentina. Torrontés is by far the most important Grape variety planted in Famatina, and produces fresh, Aromatic white wines. The ever-present Malbec produces excellent wines in the region as well, along with Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. The small town of Famatina and the slightly larger town of Chilecito are home to the region's 500 or so small, family-owned vineyards.
What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 19% of Malbec
- OakPresent in 15% of Malbec
- Non oakPresent in 13% of Malbec
- EarthPresent in 13% of Malbec
- Red fruitPresent in 12% of Malbec
- SpicesPresent in 9% of Malbec
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Malbec
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Malbec