What is MALBEC - What you need to know about this popular grape.

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In this video I take a look at MALBEC
Malbec is a purple grape variety used in making red wine. The grapes tend to have an inky dark color and robust tannins, and are known as one of the six grapes allowed in the blend of red Bordeaux wine. In France, plantations of Malbec are now found primarily in Cahors in South West France, though the grape is grown worldwide. It is increasingly celebrated as an Argentine varietal.
The grape became less popular in Bordeaux after 1956 when frost killed off 75% of the crop.
The Malbec grape is a thick-skinned grape and needs more sun and heat than either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot to mature.It ripens mid-season and can bring very deep color, ample tannin, and a particular plum-like flavor component which adds complexity to claret blends.
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@TheGrapeExplorer 4 жыл бұрын

Hello. Who's a big Malbec fan? When was the last time you enjoyed a bottle and what would you recommend I drink. Also taking suggestions for other grapes you'd like to see featured. Cheers

@mariaalejandragonzalez1499 4 жыл бұрын

I love malbec's one of my favorite wines, one of my absolutely fav is Catena Alta and Luca, both from the region of Mendoza

@TheGrapeExplorer 4 жыл бұрын

@@mariaalejandragonzalez1499 Hi there. Thanks so much for the recommendation. I'll be on the look out for them. Cheers

@kentvandevender9731 4 жыл бұрын

My first was a 2017 Chateau Famaey cuvée X, loved it

@numanuma20 3 жыл бұрын

Have you done Tannat or Greco Di Tufo?

@TheGrapeExplorer 3 жыл бұрын

@@numanuma20 I haven't and I will. Thanks

@rhondanegrete7153 Ай бұрын

My husband passed 4 months ago, but this was his favorite wine and mine, of course. Argentinian Malbec is the absolutely best.

@TheGrapeExplorer Ай бұрын

Thankyou for sharing 🍷

@gustavobaptista7235 3 жыл бұрын

I’m serving a great Malbec at my gourmet burger joint in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. It’s called Caballero de la Cepa Reserva, by Fina Flichman bodega. Only 8 months in barrel, super smooth and perfect with a gourmet charcoal grilled burger.

@jjgonzalez5293 Жыл бұрын

Whats the name I’ll be going to the isla in a few weeks

@j.b.8704 2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel!! It’s insightful, straight to the point and not pretentious! Keep it up!

@GuidoDeppe 4 жыл бұрын

Malbec got me into wine like nothing else. But at first from Cahors only. To this day, still my preferred Malbecs are from that region! Cool video, as always! Thx

@TheGrapeExplorer 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dude. Cahors always feel earthier to me, something I like.

@angelaspielbusch1237 3 жыл бұрын

One of my personal favorite! Thank you so much for the excellent explanation as always!

@pickingandpiping 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and description of Malbec. I’ll definitely check out Your other wine videos.

@workemaild6350 Жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention most importantly; Deep dark wines, such as Malbec, are loaded in wonderful resveratrol. In fact, Malbecs have the most resveratrol of all wines. Long life to you!

@TheGrapeExplorer Жыл бұрын

Long life indeed. I drink five bottles of Malbec a day 😉

@workemaild6350 Жыл бұрын

@The Grape Explorer oh Jesus I'll give you 2 months to live.

@gerryhughes3598 2 жыл бұрын

A fine discussion of Malbec. Thank you. I recommend The Grape Explorer.

@joelapiazza4176 10 ай бұрын

Following on from the grape explorer's information relating to the history of the malbec grape, I thought some readers may be interested in learning how the grape variety made it's way to Argentina. The early part of the 20th century saw a lot of Italians moving to various French Wine growing areas in search of employment due to harsh unemployment conditions in Italy. Some found jobs in the malbec growing areas and, over time, some made the decision to emigrate to South America, particularly to Argentina. Some of the Italian immigrants took cuttings of the malbec vines with them and over a period of subsequent years; the planted vines were discovered to thrive in the higher altitudes of Mendoza and similar terrains. The malbec grape, being thick skinned, adapted well to the high altitude cool night temperatures and the hot sunny daytime temperatures producing a quality of wine which was much superior to the French alternative produced from vines planted at much lower altitudes. The success of the Argentine malbec has sealed the reputation of the grape variety as a stand-alone classic rather than a grape producing wine for blending purposes.

@TheGrapeExplorer 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@johnalvarez9278 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this insightful vid. I'm just starting to get into Malbecs. Very delicious wines indeed!

@MargaritaMartini0105 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite red grape variety ! I ❤️ Cahors ! Thanks for this video

@TheGrapeExplorer 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!! 😀

@MargaritaMartini0105 4 жыл бұрын

The Grape Explorer did you know that the 17th of April is Malbec World Day? I didn’t ! Always happy to learn something new

@chalermwanpholwiharn7662 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your knowledge 🍷

@1907prozac 4 жыл бұрын

Great video,always educational always fun. Thanks.

@TheGrapeExplorer 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@bigmike9486 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE LOVE LOVE MALBEC

@TheGrapeExplorer 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@Soyerz 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video - my go to variety at the moment. I have recently been enjoying the (very small) selection of malbec options grown in my country, New Zealand.

@TheGrapeExplorer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@phoenixfirerises7094 3 жыл бұрын

Spot on with the Malbec review. I just happened to be drinking a Santa Julia Malbec when I came across this clip.

@TheGrapeExplorer 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers.

@behappy5444 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I am Yas from Yokohama Japan. I enjoy Malbec with Aging Omaha beef normally. It’s a beautiful marriage for me. Thank you for your nice video.

@TheGrapeExplorer 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks for the comment. That sounds delicious. Cheers

@nikoma_ Жыл бұрын

My fav wine

@jenniferhonaker3247 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers!🍷

@jacquelinenguyen243 5 ай бұрын

Great, informative video! And the raisins comment got me LOL

@TheGrapeExplorer 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@TheBubblyBartender 3 жыл бұрын

Great information

@TheGrapeExplorer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much.

@justadudeintheworldman.120 2 жыл бұрын

Malbec is my favorite right now along with Bonarda

@vangestelwijnen Жыл бұрын

Great vid! Mendoza offers lots of lovely Malbecs. Cahors is more serious. It all depends on the mood I guess, love them all!

@TheGrapeExplorer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Couldn't agree more. I love them all too

@karelstyns456 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. When tasting a wine you could mention the year and alcohol percentage of that specific wine. It contributes to the overall picture of the wine.

@TheGrapeExplorer 4 жыл бұрын

Noted. I will remember for the future.

@drew-shourd Жыл бұрын

Great video and a cool name for a channel m8. So, I am at our little country store here in S.W. Michigan, (beer country btw) looking for a Merlot when I saw this exact same bottle (which was $10.99) and am looking forward to trying it later. I am not a huge wine guy (even though I make my own (100% grape juice, yeast and sugar) and I had never heard of Malbec grapes/wine before. I came home, YT'd it and this video popped up, coincidently, from the same company/winery.

@drew-shourd Жыл бұрын

Alright, I have now opened it and tasted it, I wish I could return it, not a fan, so dry it's bitter. No smooth notes detected here and the after taste between sips, is not anything to write home about. I know this bottle is not old, it doesn't sit in direct sunlight, the girl at the store said, "Oh that's my favorite"..YUCK.

@ldespagnac 4 жыл бұрын

Wanted to compare Malbec from Mendoza with Cahors'. Both had smooth tannin and high alcohol but the French had a fuller body and longer finish than the Argentinian. As you mentioned, both proved easy to drink

@TheGrapeExplorer 4 жыл бұрын

I think it is always great to compare styles, to understand what the differences are

@tudorfrancu577 3 жыл бұрын

Hello The Grape Explorer ! Great video, good info ! Since i am a Malbec lover and educator @malbeczone , maybe would be a good video to make on comparing tastings for french and argentinian malbecs , so your audience would be exposed to both styles. Anyway , great job on your content 👏🍷

@TheGrapeExplorer 3 жыл бұрын

great suggestion thankyou

@JG-hb4pw 3 жыл бұрын

I’m from Omaha. You should try piedmontese.com for beef instead. Do it and thank me later.

@pazyrivera8298 2 жыл бұрын

Do you recomend aging it? Example if I buy a 2020 Malbec, and it's 2022, long should I keep it for before opening it.

@mullo8734 3 жыл бұрын

Love malbec, usually from chili.

@TheGrapeExplorer 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

@Robert-sz1xb Жыл бұрын

Tinto Negro is great. Are we drinking this cold or room temp?

@henq Жыл бұрын

Malbec wines are my favorite. I think it's the only wine that has some smooth tannines without barrel aging (tannines are in the skin of the grape).

@TheGrapeExplorer Жыл бұрын

One of my favourites too

@adamsuval1689 Жыл бұрын

I'm new to wines and I just bought a bottle of Malbec from Mendoza that has a very strong leather and manure smell to it and has a light color. I didn't know that could be a characteristic of Malbec. It's from Orfila and cost about $15

@TheGrapeExplorer Жыл бұрын

Hope it was tasty.

@tylermartin4822 2 жыл бұрын

What do you think about the Alamos and Argento malbec?

@carlcadregari7768 4 жыл бұрын

The Bonarda you mention isn’t the same as Italy’s Bonarda is it? As always great video! As far as another grape, how about a Pinotage? I’ve seen both traditional and carbonic maceration used. Maybe talk through the differences? 👍👍🍷🍷

@TheGrapeExplorer 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there. Yes, it was the Italian wine grape Bonarda Piemontese imported by Italian immigrants. I did a vid on Pinotage recently so you may need to suggest another. Cheers

@carlcadregari7768 4 жыл бұрын

The Grape Explorer thanks! So many choices, I did miss that Pinotage video when I was scrolling through, apologies. How about Petite Syrah?

@MrRufusjax 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad he said "raisins". For a second I was worried that was a picture of shit. Those are some poorly drawn raisins.

@Jmhawks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, wonderful. Shit.

@subzerojocson550 4 жыл бұрын

Hey. Dude... Malbec is a really good wine for me coz easy to drink and it has this concentrated fruit berries. Hey can you tell me more about bonarda grape of Argentina. Thank you 🙇.

@TheGrapeExplorer 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers. Thanks for watching. If I can find some Bonarda to drink I'd be happy to.

@lorivalgomesmartello4592 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Good grape, sure. How about trying a torrontés, since "you are" in Argentina, Thanks.

@TheGrapeExplorer 4 жыл бұрын

Good shout. Thanks.

@lorivalgomesmartello4592 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheGrapeExplorer You're helping me to get my WSET3. Great videos, I'm trying don't lose none. Thank you always.

@T-bit 3 жыл бұрын

Half a glass before a Sunday roast to help with cholesterol levels 🍷👍🏻

@TheGrapeExplorer 3 жыл бұрын

Oh nice!!

@thenomad531 2 жыл бұрын

Your teeth are blue in the video from the wine...... just kidding....great presentation. Thanks for the education. Greetings from Minneapolis

@isenmileshamson4603 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Do you know anything about Les Galets wine??? If you know, please make a video about Les Galets!!

@TheGrapeExplorer 3 жыл бұрын

I will try to find it

@isenmileshamson4603 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheGrapeExplorer Take your time! I'll wait☺☺☺☺

@Napsack29 3 жыл бұрын

I was gifted a bottle of Piattelli Malbec High Altitude. It was delicious! I have found that the other Piattelli Malbecs that do not say High Altitude on the label, while still good, were quiet the same.

@TheGrapeExplorer 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds vreat

@koreyb Жыл бұрын

I have to admit I don't like wine, but I drink dark red wines because they are supposed to be good for you and I have personally noticed that my longest living relatives so far have been red wine drinkers. Malbec is okay as far as drinkability. Not too repulsive for me to drink it on a regular basis and it is a very dark red wine.

@bevgeorge3942 3 жыл бұрын

My son is on a vegan diet can you recommend any wine suitable for him to try please

@Cuyt24 3 жыл бұрын

Tell him to get off that horrible diet. His teeth will fall out.

@nopenopeagain4397 2 жыл бұрын

I don't recall any wines made from animal parts, it's basically fermented grape juice, so he can drink whichever he likes.

@pietrorusso9996 3 жыл бұрын

This guy's hot! 😍

@robari2410 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don't like this wine in any way shape or form, even so called "high ends malbecs". To me it takes like cheap harsh wine with weird flavors and bitter tannings. Color is too dark for me, BUT respect to those who like it. To each its own! Cheers!!