Malbec of Nashik — Profile, Food Pairings & Best Wines | Winedexer
Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of Nashik.
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.
Indian wine capital (~80% of production) in Maharashtra, ~135 km northeast of Mumbai, vineyards at 600 m, volcanic basalt soils. Dry climate sanitized by altitude. Signature Sauvignon Blanc as white king (planted in 2000 by Sula): vivid and aromatic with grapefruit, passion fruit, boxwood and white flowers. Tender Chenin, taut Riesling, floral Viognier.