Malbec

A spirited, spicy red wine

Malbec – the fiery Latin lover among the grape varieties! This grape produces fruity, alcohol-rich and crimson red wines with character and temperament. Malbec is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc.

Where it grows:

• in the entire southwest of France

• in Argentina, the world’s most important Malbec growing region

What it tastes like:

• fruity and spicy with notes of plum, tobacco and liquorice

What it goes with:

• meat such as lamb and game

• spicy, well-seasoned oriental and Asian dishes

• mature cheese