Wines made from Malbec grapes of Tuscany
Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of Tuscany.
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 Tuscany
Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.
What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Malbec
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Malbec
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Malbec
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Malbec
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Malbec
- PlumPresent in 1% of Malbec
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Malbec
- FloralPresent in 1% of Malbec