Wines made from Malbec grapes of British Columbia
Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of British Columbia.
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 British Columbia
British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province, located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. The diversity of landscapes here – from rainy islands to desert-like valley floors – means that a wide variety of Grapes are planted here. They include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. While volumes are lower than those of the province of Ontario, British Columbia is home to a rapidly growing wine industry.
What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 21% of Malbec
- OakPresent in 18% of Malbec
- Red fruitPresent in 18% of Malbec
- EarthPresent in 16% of Malbec
- SpicesPresent in 14% of Malbec
- Non oakPresent in 12% of Malbec
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Malbec
- Dried fruitPresent in 5% of Malbec
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Malbec
- FloralPresent in 3% of Malbec
- CherryPresent in 3% of Malbec
- RaspberryPresent in 3% of Malbec
- CassisPresent in 3% of Malbec
- ChocolatePresent in 3% of Malbec
- Black currantPresent in 3% of Malbec
- Dark fruitPresent in 3% of Malbec
- Black fruitsPresent in 3% of Malbec
- CedarPresent in 3% of Malbec
- PepperPresent in 3% of Malbec
- OakyPresent in 3% of Malbec