Wines made from Malbec grapes of Las Compuertas

Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of Las Compuertas.

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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 Mendoza

The wine region of Las Compuertas is located in the region of Mendoza of Argentina. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Luigi Bosca or the Domaine Luigi Bosca produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Las Compuertas are Malbec, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Las Compuertas often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?

Non oakPresent in 2% of Malbec
EarthPresent in 2% of Malbec
OakPresent in 2% of Malbec
Black fruitPresent in 2% of Malbec
Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Malbec

MicrobioPresent in 1% of Malbec
VegetalPresent in 1% of Malbec
SpicesPresent in 1% of Malbec
Red fruitPresent in 1% of Malbec
FloralPresent in 1% of Malbec

News about the grape variety Malbec

Greatest vineyards: Decanter names 12 ‘to rule them all’

Decanter has published a list of ‘12 vineyards to rule them all‘, featuring some of the greatest vineyards across the globe, after consulting a selection of leading wine world experts. After much debate and discussion, the final dozen takes wine lovers on a journey across the international wine world, from Burgundy and Barolo to Napa Valley, via South Australia and Argentina – to name just a few destinations. Not everyone will agree with the choices made, of course. It’s a list that ...

Decanter bookmarks: Things to read, watch and listen to for wine lovers

Looking for inspiration? Here are the best things to read, watch and listen to for wine lovers. We’ve picked out some of the best wine-related books, TV shows and podcasts for your enjoyment! Wine books: Malbec Mon Amour – Laura Catena and Alejandro Vigil Written by fourth-generation vintner Dr Laura Catena and winemaker Alejandro Vigil, this illustrated coffee-table book is a love song to the Malbec grape in Argentina. Combining history and storytelling with viticultural notes – including ...

Argentina harvest report 2022: ‘wines with excellent ageing potential’

The grapes have been picked and Argentina is able to file another successful harvest for 2022, to match the previous four years. However producers are reporting that 2022 was the most singular of recent vintages, with each region experiencing its own challenges. Mendoza ‘The 2021-2022 season reminds me of a good Hollywood movie,’ said Martín Kaiser, viticulturist at Doña Paula in Mendoza. ‘It certainly kept us entertained. Our hearts were in our mouths all the way through, but it had a great end ...