Enciclopedia del Vino/Uve Rosse/Malbec
Vino RossoCahors, France

Malbec

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Once a major grape in Bordeaux, Malbec found its true home in Argentina where the high altitude and sunny days produce deeply colored, fruit-forward wines that have captured the world's attention.

CorpoFull
AciditàMedium
TanniniMedium
DolcezzaDry
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April 17th is World Malbec Day, celebrating when the grape was first officially recommended for Argentine cultivation in 1853.

👃 Note di Degustazione

Sapori Primari

PlumBlackberryBlack cherry

Sapori Secondari

CocoaVanillaTobaccoLeather

Aromi

VioletSweet spiceMocha

🌍 Regioni Vinicole Famose

Mendoza

Argentina
Defining the grape

World's Malbec capital, high altitude vineyards up to 1,500m

Uco Valley

Argentina
High-altitude prestige

Premium sub-region with cooler nights, elegant wines

Cahors

France
Historic inky depth

The original home, produces 'Black Wine' of Cahors

Salta

Argentina
Extreme terroir

World's highest vineyards at 3,000m

🍽️ Abbinamenti Cibo Perfetti

Argentine asado
Blue cheese burgers
Empanadas
Dark chocolate
BBQ meats

🌡️ Guida al Servizio

Temperatura

15-18°C (59-64°F)

Tipo di Bicchiere

Large Bordeaux

Decantazione

30 minutes to 1 hour

Potenziale di Invecchiamento

3-15 years

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