Malbec

Malbec grape variety — Red watercolor illustration

Also Known As

Auxerrois (fr, Cahors) Côt (fr, Loire Valley)

Regions Where Grown

Mendoza 1232 wines Cahors 142 wines Bordeaux 123 wines Lujan de Cuyo 92 wines Uco Valley 89 wines Napa Valley 81 wines San Juan 67 wines Columbia Valley 45 wines Côtes de Bourg 44 wines Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 41 wines California 40 wines Patagonia 40 wines

Countries

Argentina 1814 wines France 813 wines United States 398 wines Chile 182 wines South Africa 104 wines Australia 83 wines Brazil 46 wines New Zealand 43 wines

Top Wines

Andy Warhol Red Cuvaison · 4.86★ Cobos Chañares Estate Malbec Viña Cobos · 4.80★ Cobos Corte uNico Viña Cobos · 4.79★ Lindaflor La Violeta Malbec Monteviejo · 4.77★ Book 17 XVII De Toren · 4.76★ Cobos Marchiori Estate Malbec Viña Cobos · 4.76★ Red Nosotros · 4.74★ The Gratitude Promise · 4.74★

Grape Comparisons

Cabernet Sauvignon vs Malbec
Chardonnay vs Malbec
Merlot vs Malbec
Pinot Noir vs Malbec
Syrah/Shiraz vs Malbec
Cabernet Franc vs Malbec
Grenache vs Malbec
Sauvignon Blanc vs Malbec

Wine Styles

Bold Red

Flavor Notes

Violet Blackberry Black Plum Blueberry Chocolate Charcoal

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At a Glance

Color
Red
Wines
3619

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