Wine Regions / Grape Varieties
Malbec
France (Cahors, Southwest France) — grown primarily in Argentina
Also known as: Côt (Malbec) · Malbec (Argentine)
Malbec, known as Côt in its French homeland, is a dark-skinned variety native to Cahors in southwest France, where it must make up at least 70% of the appellation's wines. It is also long established in the Loire Valley, particularly Touraine. Transplanted to Argentina in the nineteenth century, it found its ideal terroir in Mendoza's high-altitude vineyards and has become the country's signature varietal.
Flavors & Aromas
Dark plum, blackberry, violet, leather, and spice with notes of cocoa and tobacco in more mature wines
Winemaking & Aging
High tannin content with good acidity; ages well in oak, developing complexity over 5-10 years; produces wines ranging from fruit-forward and approachable to structured and age-worthy depending on terroir and winemaking style
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