Malbec of Ica — Profile, Food Pairings & Best Wines | Winedexer
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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.
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More informations about the region of Ica
Peruvian region ~300 km south of Lima on the Pacific coast, heart of Pisco. Dry desert climate, draining sandy soils, Andean irrigation. Signature Pisco as national eau-de-vie (no wood ageing) with fresh grape, white flowers, citrus, tropical fruits and muscat notes. Aromatic pisquera varieties (Italia, Moscatel, Albilla, Torontel) and non-aromatic (Quebranta, Negra Criolla, Mollar).
What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?
- OakPresent in 10% of Malbec
- Non oakPresent in 9% of Malbec
- EarthPresent in 8% of Malbec
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Malbec
- Black fruitPresent in 7% of Malbec
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Malbec
- Dried fruitPresent in 4% of Malbec
- FloralPresent in 3% of Malbec
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Malbec