Wines made from Malbec grapes of Uco Valley

Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of Uco Valley.

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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 Uco Valley (Valle de Uco) is a key winegrowing region of Mendoza, Argentina. An hour's drive South from the city of Mendoza, it is home to some of the region's most famous wines. Argentina's primary Grape variety of Malbec shines here, producing terroir-driven red wines with a distinctive Floral">floralAroma. Cabernet Franc is much less widely planted, but some great results have been achieved.

What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?

OakPresent in 82% of Malbec
Black fruitPresent in 75% of Malbec
Non oakPresent in 71% of Malbec
EarthPresent in 70% of Malbec
SpicesPresent in 69% of Malbec
Red fruitPresent in 66% of Malbec
MicrobioPresent in 40% of Malbec
FloralPresent in 36% of Malbec
Dried fruitPresent in 33% of Malbec
OakyPresent in 17% of Malbec

VanillaPresent in 17% of Malbec
PlumPresent in 17% of Malbec
ChocolatePresent in 17% of Malbec
TobaccoPresent in 16% of Malbec
LeatherPresent in 16% of Malbec
BlackberryPresent in 15% of Malbec
PepperPresent in 15% of Malbec
Dark fruitPresent in 15% of Malbec
BlueberryPresent in 14% of Malbec
Black currantPresent in 14% of Malbec

News about the grape variety Malbec

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Argentina: Award-winning wines to celebrate Malbec World Day

This 17 April marks the 12th anniversary of Malbec World Day, a global initiative created by Wines of Argentina to celebrate the success of Argentina’s wine industry. Argentina is the main producing country of Malbec with more than 44,000 hectares planted across the country. Mendoza, Argentina’s most famous wine region, has become synonymous with Malbec and leads local production with 37,754 hectares cultivated (85% of the total vineyards). Now the 12th edition, Malbec World Day cele ...