Malbec of Tarija — Profile, Food Pairings & Best Wines | Winedexer
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More informations about the variety Malbec
Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.
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More informations about the region of Tarija
Wine capital of Bolivia, ~80% of national vineyard, vines planted between 1,600 and 2,350 m altitude (among the highest in the world). Very sunny dry climate, strong day-night temperature range. Muscat of Alexandria is the signature white king (~70%): aromatic and floral with fresh grape, citrus, white flowers, peach and honey — base of Singani, national spirit comparable to Pisco. Dense Malbec (blackberry, plum, violet, spices), firm Tannat and Cabernet in modern reds.
What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Malbec
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Malbec
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Malbec
- VioletPresent in 1% of Malbec
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Malbec
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Malbec
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Malbec
- FloralPresent in 1% of Malbec
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Malbec
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Malbec