Wines made from Malbec grapes of Lujan de Cuyo

Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of Lujan de Cuyo.

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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

Luján de Cuyo is a wine-producing sub-region of Argentina's largest viticultural area, Mendoza. Unsurprisingly, Malbec is the region's most-important grape variety, producing Bold, intensely flavored red wines. Excellent wines are also produced here from Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Torrontés. Located in a valley just South of Mendoza City itself, the Luján de Cuyo region is home to some of the most famous names in Argentinean wine.

What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?

OakPresent in 89% of Malbec
Black fruitPresent in 86% of Malbec
EarthPresent in 82% of Malbec
Non oakPresent in 81% of Malbec
SpicesPresent in 77% of Malbec
Red fruitPresent in 73% of Malbec
MicrobioPresent in 48% of Malbec
Dried fruitPresent in 40% of Malbec
FloralPresent in 38% of Malbec
VegetalPresent in 25% of Malbec

OakyPresent in 21% of Malbec
BlackberryPresent in 20% of Malbec
PlumPresent in 19% of Malbec
TobaccoPresent in 19% of Malbec
LeatherPresent in 19% of Malbec
Black fruitsPresent in 18% of Malbec
CherryPresent in 18% of Malbec
ChocolatePresent in 18% of Malbec
VanillaPresent in 18% of Malbec
Citrus fruitPresent in 17% of Malbec

News about the grape variety Malbec

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