Wines made from Malbec grapes of Calchaqui Valley
Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of Calchaqui Valley.
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 Salta
Calchaqui Valleys is the most prolific wine region in Northern Argentina. It is also one of the highest anywhere in the world, with Vineyard altitudes ranging from 1500 to 3100 meters. As with other parts of the Country, Malbec is the key variety, supported by Cabernet Sauvignon and Torrontés. Merlot, Tannat, Cereza, Syrah, Bonarda and Moscatel (usually Muscat of Alexandria) are also grown.
What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?
- OakPresent in 25% of Malbec
- EarthPresent in 19% of Malbec
- Black fruitPresent in 19% of Malbec
- Non oakPresent in 18% of Malbec
- SpicesPresent in 18% of Malbec
- Red fruitPresent in 17% of Malbec
- Dried fruitPresent in 8% of Malbec
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Malbec
- FloralPresent in 6% of Malbec
- ChocolatePresent in 6% of Malbec
- PepperPresent in 5% of Malbec
- OakyPresent in 5% of Malbec
- VanillaPresent in 5% of Malbec
- BlackberryPresent in 5% of Malbec
- PlumPresent in 4% of Malbec
- Black fruitsPresent in 4% of Malbec
- Black currantPresent in 4% of Malbec
- Dark fruitPresent in 4% of Malbec
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Malbec
- EarthyPresent in 4% of Malbec