Wines made from Malbec grapes of South West
Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of South West.
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 South West
The South-West is a large territorial area of France, comprising the administrative regions of Aquitaine, Limousin and Midi-Pyrénées. However, as far as the French wine area is concerned, the South-West region is a little less clear-cut, as it excludes Bordeaux - a wine region so productive that it is de facto an area in its own right. The wines of the South West have a Long and eventful history. The local rivers play a key role, as they were the main trade routes to bring wines from traditional regions such as Cahors, Bergerac, Buzet and Gaillac to their markets.
What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 10% of Malbec
- EarthPresent in 10% of Malbec
- Black fruitPresent in 10% of Malbec
- OakPresent in 9% of Malbec
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Malbec
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Malbec
- EarthyPresent in 4% of Malbec
- BlackberryPresent in 4% of Malbec
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Malbec
- RaspberryPresent in 3% of Malbec
- OakyPresent in 3% of Malbec
- Dark fruitPresent in 3% of Malbec
- ChocolatePresent in 3% of Malbec
- LeatherPresent in 3% of Malbec
- CherryPresent in 3% of Malbec
- BlueberryPresent in 3% of Malbec
- PlumPresent in 2% of Malbec
- Black cherriesPresent in 2% of Malbec
- PepperPresent in 2% of Malbec
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Malbec
News about the grape variety Malbec
New Château Latour 2010 stocks released onto market
New stocks of Château Latour 2010 were released from the Pauillac-based First Growth’s cellars on 13 September. Latour 2010 is regarded as one of the best Bordeaux wines of the 21st century so far, and has received two 100-point Decanter scores in the past three years. It’s also more expensive than many other Latour vintages, but analyst group Wine Lister said it expected buyers to show interest. ‘There is no doubt that this release will see demand, especially for merchants rel ...
Argentina harvest report 2022: ‘wines with excellent ageing potential’
The grapes have been picked and Argentina is able to file another successful harvest for 2022, to match the previous four years. However producers are reporting that 2022 was the most singular of recent vintages, with each region experiencing its own challenges. Mendoza ‘The 2021-2022 season reminds me of a good Hollywood movie,’ said Martín Kaiser, viticulturist at Doña Paula in Mendoza. ‘It certainly kept us entertained. Our hearts were in our mouths all the way through, but it had a great end ...
Halloween wines: 13 spooky pours to keep the ghosts out
Whether you’re hosting a party, feeling in need of a post trick-or-treat pick me up or simply wish to savour a glass in quiet contemplation on this spirited evening, we’ve got the answer to all your Halloween needs. We’ve chosen 13 wines that make the most of all superstitions and, behind scary labels and names, hide delicious pours to keep you happy and warm. From a lunar-inspired pét-nat to the bloodiest of reds there’s something for everyone and for every possible dark mood. This selection wi ...