Malbec Grapes

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malbec-grapesThe Malbec is a red grape variety, and he was known also as Auxerrois, Malbeck, Gros Noir, Tinturin or Pressac. In terms of origin is suspected Cahors, France. The Malbec is a rustic, tannic and spicy, powerful red wine. With a dark red to black ink color, it is also very nice to see. Aromas of bay leaves, blackberries, truffles, earth and spices are typical of the Malbec.


Ie is a good complement to grilled meats and stews, and mushroom dishes. Previously built one of this variety in Bordeaux. But when the great frost in 1956, she was ousted from the Merlot. In other regions the vine disappears gradually more and more. In Cahors, it plays with the required 70% blend in the lead role. In Argentina, Malbec gentler lavish are the trend. Here the vine covered more area than in all of Europe

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