Wines made from Malbec grapes of Vénétie
Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of Vénétie.
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 Vénétie
Veneto is an important and growing wine region in northeastern Italy. Veneto is administratively Part of the Triveneto area, aLong with its smaller neighbors, Trentino-Alto Adige and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. In terms of geography, culture and wine styles, it represents a transition from the Alpine and Germanic-Slavic end of Italy to the warmer, drier, more Roman lands to the South. Veneto is slightly smaller than the other major Italian wine regions - Piedmont, Tuscany, Lombardy, Puglia and Sicily - but it produces more wine than any of them.
What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?
- OakPresent in 9% of Malbec
- Red fruitPresent in 9% of Malbec
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Malbec
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Malbec
- EarthPresent in 6% of Malbec
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Malbec
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Malbec
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Malbec
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Malbec
- CranberryPresent in 1% of Malbec
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Malbec
- CheesePresent in 1% of Malbec
- White pepperPresent in 1% of Malbec
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Malbec
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Malbec
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Malbec
- Red cherryPresent in 1% of Malbec
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Malbec
- LicoricePresent in 1% of Malbec
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Malbec
News about the grape variety Malbec
Decanter bookmarks: Things to read, watch and listen to for wine lovers
Looking for inspiration? Here are the best things to read, watch and listen to for wine lovers. We’ve picked out some of the best wine-related books, TV shows and podcasts for your enjoyment! Wine books: Malbec Mon Amour – Laura Catena and Alejandro Vigil Written by fourth-generation vintner Dr Laura Catena and winemaker Alejandro Vigil, this illustrated coffee-table book is a love song to the Malbec grape in Argentina. Combining history and storytelling with viticultural notes – including ...
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 ...
Meet the 2023 DFWE NYC Grand Tasting exhibitors
There is just under two months to go until the stunning Manhatta restaurant opens its doors for the second time to welcome you to the highly anticipated Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC this June. Not only will there be a sensational line-up of masterclasses held throughout the day, but guests can also enjoy a walk-around the Grand Tasting, which offers a rare opportunity to taste fine wines and meet the people behind the bottles. The Grand Tasting is at the heart of DFWE and will showcase wines ...