Malbec
ReferenceCahors, Mendoza, Southwest France
ABV13.5-15% — full-bodied red wine
Sub-styles
Tasting Notes
Argentine: dark plum, violet, blackberry, chocolate, vanilla. French Cahors: black olive, leather, tobacco, iron, dark earth. The difference is sunshine versus terroir — Argentine is generous, French is austere.
Brand Guide
Well
Alamos ($10-14)
Call
Catena ($16-22)
Premium
Achával-Ferrer ($30-45)
Top Shelf
Catena Zapata Argentino ($80+). French: Château du Cèdre Cahors ($30-45)
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The Story
The black wine of Cahors, reborn in Argentine sunlight—dense, violet-dark, and built for fortification.