Malbec Flashcards
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Malbec vigor
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Moderate to high
Depending on clone
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Malbec soils
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Grows well in a variety of soils
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Malbec pest/disease susceptibility
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Frost
Coulure
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Malbec yields
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Has potential for high yields if kept healthy
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Mendoza Malbec descriptors sight/aroma/flavor
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Dark ruby purple, blue tones, magenta rim
Med plus to high concentration
Ripe black cherries and blackberries, Concord grape jam, blueberries, ripe raspberries, figs and prunes
Deep purple and red flowers
Green coffee beans, black pepper, stemmy
Low to high use of new French or american oak
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Mendoza Malbec descriptors structure
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Dry Full body Med to med plus tannins Med plus acidity High alcohol
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French Malbec descriptors
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Less ripe fruit than Argentina
Savory
Herbal notes
Can be more tannic than Argentina
