Wines made from Malbec grapes of Barossa
Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of Barossa.
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 Australie du Sud
Barossa is one of the six wine-producing zones of SouthAustralia, and arguably the most recognized name in the Australian wine industry. Barossa wines have attracted more international awards than any other region in the country. It is divided into two sections: the western Barossa Valley (effectively the Warmer valley floor) and on the eastern side the cooler, higher altitude Eden Valley, both of which have a distinct Geographical Indication (GI) formalized in 1997. Grapegrowing conditions vary immensely across the wider Barossa zone and this is reflected in the markedly different wine styles produced here.
What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 8% of Malbec
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Malbec
- OakPresent in 7% of Malbec
- EarthPresent in 6% of Malbec
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Malbec
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Malbec
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Malbec
- ChocolatePresent in 4% of Malbec
- PlumPresent in 3% of Malbec
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Malbec
- BlackberryPresent in 3% of Malbec
- OakyPresent in 3% of Malbec
- Dark fruitPresent in 3% of Malbec
- FloralPresent in 3% of Malbec
- Black currantPresent in 3% of Malbec
- Dark chocolatePresent in 3% of Malbec
- LeatherPresent in 3% of Malbec
- JamPresent in 3% of Malbec
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Malbec
- CoffeePresent in 3% of Malbec
News about the grape variety Malbec
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 ...
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