Wines made from Malbec grapes of Lujan de Cuyo - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of Lujan de Cuyo.
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 56% of Malbec
- Red fruitPresent in 49% of Malbec
- Black fruitPresent in 49% of Malbec
- EarthPresent in 46% of Malbec
- Non oakPresent in 45% of Malbec
- SpicesPresent in 40% of Malbec
- MicrobioPresent in 25% of Malbec
- FloralPresent in 16% of Malbec
- Dried fruitPresent in 15% of Malbec
- Tree fruitPresent in 12% of Malbec
- PlumPresent in 12% of Malbec
- ChocolatePresent in 11% of Malbec
- OakyPresent in 11% of Malbec
- BlackberryPresent in 11% of Malbec
- VegetalPresent in 10% of Malbec
- CherryPresent in 10% of Malbec
- TobaccoPresent in 10% of Malbec
- VanillaPresent in 10% of Malbec
- VioletPresent in 9% of Malbec
- Dark fruitPresent in 9% of Malbec
News about the grape variety Malbec
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