Deep, dark and bursting with flavour, Malbec is one of the world’s most celebrated red grape varieties and a best-seller at Tanners. A dark-skinned, sun-loving variety, it requires lots of heat to ripen well, although it can be prone to disease Known for its rich colour and robust tannins, it can range from savoury and rustic to plush, velvety and fruity depending on where it’s grown.
TYPICAL FLAVOURS
Blackberry • Plum • Cocoa • Baking Spices
FOOD PAIRING
Ribeye Steak • Portobello Mushroom Burgers • Smoked Sausage & Caramelised Onion Pizza • Lentil & Bacon Casserole
NOT YOUR USUAL MALBEC
Did you know that Malbec doesn’t just produce rich, robust reds? At Tanners, you’ll find alternative styles which offer a refreshing take on the rich red style: Gouguenheim Malbec Bubbles and Las Pampas White Malbec.
MALBEC AROUND THE WORLD
Thriving in the sun-drenched vineyards of Mendoza, Argentine Malbec produces intense, supple and juicy wines that are approachable when young but also age gracefully. These crowd-pleasing styles have propelled the grape into the spotlight, making it one of the most fashionable choices on wine lists and shelves today
But Malbec’s story doesn’t begin in Argentina. It originates in France, where it was once widely used in Bordeaux blends. Today, it’s more commonly found in South-West France, especially in Cahors, where it produces the famously deep and erstwhile tannic ‘black wines’. You will also find it in the Loire Valley, where it often goes by the local name, Côt.
Taste the Grape Malbec Half Dozen
There are many factors that contribute to the flavour of a wine, including the winemaking process, but the single most important is the grape variety. Our Taste the Grape Half Dozen offers the opportunity to sample six different styles from across the world, all made from the same grape variety, providing insight into its unique character and versatility.
£140.40 £125
per half dozen
Tanners Argentinian Malbec, Mendoza
Juicy, open nose, full and ripe palate with lovely black and red fruits and an appealing fresh character make this an ideal all-rounder.
Pair with: Cheeseburgers
£12.50
per bottle
Cahors, La Métairie, Malbec, Métairie Grande du Théron
Very silky with wonderful ripe black fruits on the nose and palate, black cherries in particular. Excellent freshness with supple and elegant tannins mean that this is a very classy, complex and balanced wine.
Pair with: Herby sausage and mixed bean casserole
£25
per bottle
Gouguenheim Blue Melosa (Malbec), Flores del Valle, Uco Valley, Mendoza
A rich, dark wine, with red and black fruit character on the nose and palate, a delicious creamy vanilla spice note and a lovely, lifted finish. It's very well balanced with good length - a staff favourite!
Pair with: Steak Fajitas
£19.95
per bottle
