Malbec

Malbec — Originated in Cahors, France (as Côt), but found fame in Argentina's Mendoza region. It produces full-bodied wines with plush dark berry.

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

Flavor Notes

Violet Blackberry Black Plum Blueberry Chocolate Charcoal

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About Malbec

Malbec originated in Cahors, France (as Côt), but found fame in Argentina's Mendoza region. It produces full-bodied wines with plush dark berry, plum, and violet flavors, with Argentine versions showing rounder tannins than French ones.

At a Glance

Color: Red
Wines: 1