Wines made from Malbec grapes of Oregon
Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of Oregon.
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 Oregon
Oregon, located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, is one of the youngest and most promising wine regions in the world. The state put itself on the international wine map in the late 1960s and has been building its position ever since. Production volumes have remained relatively quiet. The 2017 Oregon Vineyards and Wineries report recorded just under 34,000 acres (13,750 hectares) of planted vineyards.
What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?
- OakPresent in 3% of Malbec
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Malbec
- EarthPresent in 2% of Malbec
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Malbec
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Malbec
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Malbec
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Malbec
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Malbec
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Malbec
- FloralPresent in 1% of Malbec
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Malbec