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Malbec
Originally from France, this red wine has become the signature wine of
Argentina. Malbecs are also produced in the northwest United States and
Chile, and continue to be produced in South West France.
Due to the intense flavor of Malbec grapes, they were often used strictly in
blends with grapes such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon to produce the
popular French Bordeaux. In France, it’s still primarily used as a blending
grape, but it’s achieved some serious acclaim in sunny Argentina where it’s
produced as a varietal.
Malbec wines are medium to full-bodied and display an inky, dark color.
Like many red wines, they are pair well with red meat and spicy Cajun or
Indian food, but this intense wine can overpower lighter meals.
Suggested food pairings:
Red meat
Mexican
Indian
Italian with red sauce
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