Malbec Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Malbec most grown
A
Argentina
2
Q
Where is Malbecs native home
A
South West France
3
Q
What region in Argentina is known for Malbec
A
Mendoza
4
Q
Mendoza Climate
A
- Warm
*High Altitude (Cooler evenings)
5
Q
Malbec wine is
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A
- Colour=Deeply coloured
- Acidity=Medium
- Tannin=High
- Body=Full
- Flavours=Black Fruits
- Blackberry
- Black Plum
- Vanilla
- Clove
6
Q
Malbecs wine style
* Is it Blended
* If so with what?
* 2 bottle ageing notes
A
- Blended and Single varietal
- Blended with Cab-Sauv and Merlot
- Bottle age dried fruit and meat