Malbec of Guayas — Profile, Food Pairings & Best Wines | Winedexer

Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of Guayas.

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.

More informations about the region of Guayas

Pioneer vineyard in Ecuador's south-western Guayas province (Pacific coast), limestone soils rich in marine fossils, tropical maritime climate tempered by the Humboldt Current (24°C average, 14°C amplitude). Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Merlot are signature king reds — full-bodied with ripe dark fruits, plum, cherry and a spiced touch, supple tannins. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc as fresh whites. Two harvests per year.

What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?