Wines made from Malbec grapes of Castille-et-Léon
Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of Castille-et-Léon.
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 Castille-et-Léon
Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.
What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?
- OakPresent in 4% of Malbec
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Malbec
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Malbec
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Malbec
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Malbec
- EarthPresent in 3% of Malbec
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Malbec
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Malbec
- FloralPresent in 2% of Malbec
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Malbec