Rode wijnCahors, France
Malbec
Ook bekend als: Côt, Auxerrois
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.
BodyFull
ZuurgehalteMedium
TanninesMedium
ZoetheidDry
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April 17th is World Malbec Day, celebrating when the grape was first officially recommended for Argentine cultivation in 1853.
👃 Proefnotities
Primaire smaken
PlumBlackberryBlack cherry
Secundaire smaken
CocoaVanillaTobaccoLeather
Aroma's
VioletSweet spiceMocha
🌍 Beroemde wijnregio's
Mendoza
ArgentinaWorld's Malbec capital, high altitude vineyards up to 1,500m
Uco Valley
ArgentinaPremium sub-region with cooler nights, elegant wines
Cahors
FranceThe original home, produces 'Black Wine' of Cahors
Salta
ArgentinaWorld's highest vineyards at 3,000m
🍽️ Perfecte spijscombinaties
Argentine asado
Blue cheese burgers
Empanadas
Dark chocolate
BBQ meats
🌡️ Serveertips
Temperatuur
15-18°C (59-64°F)
Glastype
Large Bordeaux
Decanteren
30 minutes to 1 hour
⏳ Rijpingspotentieel
3-15 years