{"id":1887,"date":"2018-03-08T16:52:08","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T16:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/uncategorized\/malbec\/"},"modified":"2022-07-31T13:10:01","modified_gmt":"2022-07-31T17:10:01","slug":"malbec-wine-grape-characteristics-taste-pairing","status":"publish","type":"grape","link":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/malbec-wine-grape-characteristics-taste-pairing\/","title":{"rendered":"Malbec"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Malbec is thought to have originated near <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/france\/beaune-burgundy-wine-region-2-day-family-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Burgundy<\/a><\/strong> before spreading to other <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/destinations\/france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">regions of France<\/a><\/strong>. Although it\u2019s probably best known as one of the red grapes allowed in Bordeaux blends, it\u2019s equally valued in Cahors in the Southwest. It also thrives in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/france\/touraine-loire-valley-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loire Valley<\/a><\/strong>, where it\u2019s known as C\u00f4t and is often used to produce lighter, more quaffable wines.<\/p>\n<p>Malbec is, however, THE grape of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/destinations\/argentina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Argentina<\/a><\/strong> due to Nicol\u00e1s Catena. He began a wine revolution in Argentina in the 1980s and studied the climate, the soils, the plantings, the farming. Every aspect of the winemaking process drove his passion to put Argentina on the international wine map. He inherently knew Argentina could and would make wine as great as anywhere else and had help from consultants such as Paul Hobbs and Attilio Pagli.<\/p>\n<p>To this day, the Catena family and their Wine Institute continue to be the driving force in the development and propagation on making Argentine Malbec one of the best wines in the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IN THIS GUIDE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#taste\">Taste<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#pairings\">Pairings<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#terroir\">Terroir<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#aging\">Aging<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#recommendations\">Wine Recommendations<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8230;and more<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><a name=\"taste\"><\/a>What Does Malbec Taste Like? <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>According to sommelier Kevin Cornish, Malbec is a lush, ripe wine with dark concentrated flavors. It contains beautiful black fruit flavors and aromatics of spice and some floral notes at times. There are different degrees of complexity in Malbec depending upon the winemaker and the region it is made in.<\/p>\n<p>When from Cahors or Argentina, it can be positively inky, whereas it\u2019s lighter and brighter when it\u2019s from the Loire Valley. New World Malbecs outside of Argentina also tend to be muscular and bold. Expect lots of black fruit notes along with distinctive leather, mushroom, tobacco, smoke, pepper, and cacao. There are also hints of forest floor and clay in Malbec wines.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a name=\"pairings\"><\/a>Malbec Food Pairings<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re big believers in matching wine with cuisine from where it&#8217;s produced, so try Malbec with grilled Argentine beef and chimichurri sauce \u2013 the pairing will pick up those smoky grilled notes along with the brighter herbal notes.<\/p>\n<p>Cassoulet is another hearty pairing for French iterations. That said, since Malbec is so barbecue friendly, pair it with anything on the grill!<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a name=\"terroir\"><\/a>Climate and Terroir for Malbec<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Argentina is basically a desert, due to the annual amount of rainfall (or lack thereof). For these high-altitude vineyards, careful study has been done for years to ensure the harvest is of the best quality, year in and year out. Water is in high demand and has been grandfathered in for use over the years. One can only use their allotment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>On the valley floor, there are different methods of harvest, different pruning, and vine training. Vines may be more stressed at higher altitudes, and there are different soils.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Cooler climates, like the Loire Valley, will produce those lighter wines that can be chilled and popped open to sip on an easy Tuesday.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a name=\"aging\"><\/a>How is Malbec Aged? <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Bolder Cahors and Argentine Malbecs can age quite well. Although it&#8217;s not as tannic as Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec has a similar heft to it that breaks down and evolves beautifully with time. Malbec works well with a variety of oak treatments and, because it\u2019s bold, it tends not to be overwhelmed by deep toasting.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a name=\"recommendations\"><\/a>Try some of these Malbec wine recommendations from around the world:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/z18i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chateau du C\u00e8dre<\/a><\/strong>, Cahors, Southwest, France<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/3zls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Le rocher des Voilettes<\/a><\/strong>, C\u00f4t Vieille Vignes, Touraine, Loire, France<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/ds6y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Catena Zapata<\/a><\/strong>, Argentino Vineyard, Mendoza, Argentina<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/47jw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Amalaya<\/strong><\/a>, Salta, Argentina<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/u3ey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brave<\/a><\/strong>, Napa Valley, California<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/t7kj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>K Vintners<\/strong><\/a>, \u2018Broncho,\u2019 Washington<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Learn About These Other Wine Grape Varieties<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/chardonnay-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Chardonnay<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/chenin-blanc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Chenin Blanc<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/cabernet-sauvignon-taste-profile-food-pairing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/marsanne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Marsanne<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/nebbiolo-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Nebbiolo<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/petit-verdot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Petit Verdot<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/pinot-grigio-wine-grape-characteristics-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pinot Grigio<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/pinot-meunier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pinot Meunier<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/riesling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Riesling<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/tannat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Tannat<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/teroldego\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Teroldego<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Written By Jamie Metzgar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #333333;\">Jamie Elizabeth Metzgar began her career in wine by pouring in a tasting room on the East End of Long Island, NY. After moving to New York City, she landed a position at Chambers Street Wines where she was encouraged to pursue wine education at the Wine &amp; Spirits Education Trust (WSET). She earned Level III certification there and has since earned California Wine Appellation Specialist and Certified Specialist of Wine certifications as well. 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