Malbec Red Wine
This robust, thick-skinned, sun-loving varietal has become hugely popular in the UK for the rich, luscious, darkly-fruited wines it produces. And as the majority of these reds will more often originate in Argentina (its Mendoza region, more specifically), Malbec has since become synonymous with the country's viniculture. These are deeply coloured, opulent, tannic reds, bursting with blackberry, plum and blueberry flavours and usually accompanied by aromas of leather, smoke and game. Which goes far in explaining its consummate popularity at the barbecue and in the steakhouse. Despite Argentina's dominance, however, Malbec's orginal heartland is France, where these days its presence is rarely seen beyond Bordeaux and the Cahors appellation. Here, if not used as a blending agent, Malbec finds a fresher, more rustic and less tannic expression, yet still producing full-bodied wines that pair quite deliciously with all manner of grilled red meats and charcuterie.
"The 2016 Casa de Uco ‘El Salvaje’ Malbec is stunning value. The label might be hideous but the wine is spot on, being a >
Argentinian Malbec is now one of the world’s favourite and best-loved wines, with its big, expressive red and black berry >
This blackberry-fruited, herb scented malbec is from the famous Lurton family of Bordeaux. Rich and warming with a big, >
"The 2015 Château Tour Bayard LAngelot, from Montagne Saint-Emilion is made largely from old vine Malbec, curiously enough, >
There's a deep, garnet core in the glass and a quick swirl rewards you with layered aromas of dark cherry fruit, cracked >
A luscious, deep purple in the glass, highly aromatic with notes of dark, red-berry fruit and hints of dark chocolate, >
Mendoza's high altitude vineyards have become the new home of the Malbec grape. Here on the sun drenched slopes of the Andes >
Everything we look for in an 'everyday' Malbec here - lots of plum and blackberry fruit, luscious texture, with a touch >
Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec harvested and matured independently and skillfully brought together in this harmonious >
This intense, juicy Malbec has a fresh and fruity nose with hints of plum, blackberry and a touch of vanilla. Silky tannins >
The bright purplish red colour and aromas of fresh berries, dark cherry and coffee are an immediate attraction. The depth >
Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec harvested and matured independently and skillfully brought together in this harmonious >
Ripe, bitter-cherry fruit in abundance here, warm and luscious with a spiced fruit compote character. Lots of secondary >
Bodegas Caro represents the combined philosophies, skill and pedigree of First Growth Bordeaux Château Lafite-Rothschild >
Very attractive deep cherry nose - expressive, but still with nice restraint and balance. Dark and inky, with a fine combination >
With its inaugural 1997 vintage, Nicolás Catena Zapata became the first luxury cuvée from Argentina to be exported around >
Nicola Catena planted his first Malbec vineyard in Mendoza in 1902. His grandson, Nicolás Catena, is known as the man who >
The Parcela malbec is noticeably bigger and more intense – very primary black fruit initially, but also with a fresh aromatic >
Although billed simply as Malbec, there is also a judicious addition of 10% cabernet sauvignon, which adds a little extra >
A definite progression from the Reserve – and a class act. Deep in colour with a more expressive, polished nose and a little >
The epic tale of the noble Malbec grape is like no other, and the label for Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino pays tribute >
