Every good chef knows that a proper meal should always end with an excellent dessert. On the Argentine wine trail, wineries’ menus always include several extremely tempting sweet options featuring Argentina’s iconic grape. Below, three winery chefs share their recipes to prepare desserts with Malbec...
It’s well-known that Malbec is an excellent accompaniment to meat but restaurants at Argentine wineries also offer a range of vegetarian options. In this article, three renowned chefs share their favourite veggie recipes featuring Malbec. #Recipe 1 Chef: Soledad Nardelli – Bodega Tapiz (Mendoza)...
Before discussing the future one needs to consider the past and present. And the simple reason for this is that it is only in the here and now that anything has any meaning. So, to envisage the future of Malbec the most fruitful approach is to peek under the surface of what is going on […]
167 years: over a century and a half since Malbec first arrived in Argentina and commenced a journey full of twists, turns and pitfalls. To get an idea of how much the grape’s fortunes have changed one simply needs to look at the fluctuations in planted surface area over time: In 1962 it was […]
Top sommelier Fabricio Portelli shares tips for getting the best out of Argentina’s iconic wine: styles to suit different occasions and the foods it goes well with at home or in the restaurant. Malbec has been seducing palates in Argentina from the moment it arrived on the boat in the second...
It’s no secret that Malbec is the grape that has made Argentina’s name in the world of wine. And yet there’s still a lot that people don’t know much about: its origins, genetic ancestry and its fluctuating popularity throughout the 20th century. Martín Bruno, who was named the Top Sommelier...
In the preface to one if his guides, Hugh Johnson offers the following recommendation: ‘If you love Burgundy, then try Malbec.’ He goes on to say that Burgundy fans’ fascination with the famous region is hard to match. The crunchy red fruits, minerals mixed with spices and the perfect core of floral...
A month of Malbec is coming to an end so we spoke to some of the key winemakers and winery owners in the country, and posed two very simple questions to them: what does Malbec mean for each of them, and what can we expect in the future? Here are twelve promising answers.
In terms of pairing, you could say that Malbec is a wine with everything to offer. Where a Cabernet is too tannic, Malbec offers a smooth texture; where a Sauvignon Blanc is very sharp, Malbec offers moderate freshness; where Pinot Noir is very sophisticated and delicate, Malbec is carefree, doing its own thing....
The history of Malbec is undoubtedly one of the most colourful and yet little known stories about wine.
