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

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

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 Center

Central Mexican wine state among the highest vineyards in the country (~2,000 m, up to 2,250 m), semi-arid climate with large thermal swings. Cabernet Sauvignon signature as red king: structured and concentrated with blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, eucalyptus, pepper and sweet spice hint, firm tannins and brilliant high-altitude fruit. Dense Malbec (blackberry, violet) and spicy Nebbiolo in reds. Ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.

What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?