Wines made from Malbec grapes of Rapel Valley
Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of Rapel 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 Central Valley
Rapel Valley is a large wine-producing region in Chile's Central Valley. Made up of the Colchagua and Cachapoal valleys, the area produces roughly a quarter of all Chilean wine. The Warm, Dry region makes a wide range of wine styles, ranging from everyday wines to some of Chile's most expensive and prestigious offerings. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Carmenère are the most important grape varieties planted here.
What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 11% of Malbec
- SpicesPresent in 10% of Malbec
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Malbec
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Malbec
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Malbec