Wines made from Malbec grapes of Texas
Discover the best wines made with Malbec as a single variety or as a blend of Texas.
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 Texas
Texas is the largest state in the United States of America and one of the most productive viticultural states. Covering 696,000 km² (268,000 square miles) between latitudes 25-36°N, this hot, Dry state is home to a range of mesoclimates suitable for viticulture in the deserts, mountains, lakes and plains of Texas. The main Grape varieties grown in Texas are Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and (despite the hot conditions) Sauvignon Blanc. Generally speaking, Texas viticulture is divided into three main regions: NorthCentral, Southeast and Trans-Pecos.
What are the typical flavors of the Malbec grape variety?
- OakPresent in 27% of Malbec
- Non oakPresent in 23% of Malbec
- EarthPresent in 20% of Malbec
- Red fruitPresent in 20% of Malbec
- Black fruitPresent in 20% of Malbec
- SpicesPresent in 14% of Malbec
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Malbec
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Malbec
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Malbec
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Malbec
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Malbec
- CedarPresent in 1% of Malbec
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Malbec
- ClovePresent in 1% of Malbec
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Malbec
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Malbec
- PepperPresent in 1% of Malbec
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Malbec
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Malbec
- PlumPresent in 1% of Malbec