Malbec

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Malbec is a dark, full-bodied red wine grape variety known for its rich plum and blackberry flavors, most famously associated with Argentina.


Statements (48)
Predicate Object
instanceOf red wine grape
wine grape variety
acidityLevel medium
alsoKnownAs Auxerrois
Côt
Pressac
berrySize small to medium
body full-bodied
climatePreference dry
sunny
clusterDensity tight clusters
colorOfWine dark
commonUse blending grape
single-varietal wines
foodPairing barbecue
grilled meats
hard cheeses
steak
globalReputation flagship grape of Argentina
grapeColor black
notableRegion Cahors
Mendoza
Salta
San Juan
originCountry France
primaryAssociationCountry Argentina
seedCount multi-seeded grape berry
skinThickness medium-thick
susceptibility frost
mildew
tanninLevel medium to high
traditionalRegion Cahors AOC
typicalAlcoholLevel moderate to high
typicalAroma cocoa
leather
tobacco
violet
typicalFlavor blackberry
dark fruit
plum
typicalOakUsage often oak-aged
wineAgeingPotential good in high-quality examples
moderate
wineColorDescription deep purple
inky
wineStructure rich
smooth
wineStyle still red wine


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