Malbec (French pronunciation: ⓘ) is a purple grape variety used in making red wine. The grapes tend to have an inky dark color and robust tannins, and are known as one of the six grapes allowed in the blend of red Bordeaux wine.

Malbec is a full-bodied red wine that grows mostly in Argentina. Known for its plump, dark fruit flavors and smoky finish, Malbec wine offers a great alternative to higher priced Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.

Malbec is an important blending grape in Bordeaux, but it has never emerged as a top grape due to its poor resistance to fungal diseases and pests. The grape really didn’t rise to fame until it was brought into Mendoza, Argentina.

Jul 26, 2022 · Malbec is a wine produced from the grape of the same name. It is most often a red wine, but like all other red varieties, it can be made into white and rosé, too. Historically, white Malbec was...

Sep 19, 2024 · Is Malbec a Cheap Wine? Easy-to-pair Malbec bottles range from budget-friendly to over-the-top. That’s why our roundup of the best Malbecs to drink right now includes a wide range of price points. Consumers can score great bottles for under $20 or upwards of $150.

Sep 12, 2022 · Malbec wines are dry, full-bodied, and exhibit rich, dark fruit nose and flavors like blackberry and red plum. They're juicy and jammy, with notes of vanilla, tobacco, dark chocolate, and oak. With medium acid and moderate levels of tannins, they pair well with food.

Jun 10, 2020 · From the bold vanilla-flecked Argentine style of malbec to the brooding black wines of Cahors, malbec is renowned for its ability to deliver full-flavoured, fruity reds with nuances of leather, game and smoke, making it as perfect a choice for a summer barbecue as for sipping in the depths of winter.

Malbec, which is mostly made into single-variety wines in Argentina, produces medium- to full-bodied wines with lots of tannins and moderate alcohol. The dark, juicy grape offers notes of black plum, cherry, blueberry and blackberry.

Feb 25, 2025 · The inky black-blue grape variety of Malbec is native to Cahors in South West France. Through its success in the vineyards of Mendoza in particular, in a few short decades Malbec has shot from relative obscurity to international fame and is now better known as the iconic red wine grape of Argentina.

Mar 1, 2025 · Malbec is mid-ripening, has thick skins and small, concentrated dark purple berries that make for structured, full-bodied wines. The grape thrives in several soil types, but has shown an affinity for limestone, as well as clay and sand.