Malbec

Malbec is the international name for the black grape known in France as Côt, with Auxerrois used as a local name in Cahors. Genetic research traces it to southwestern France and identifies Magdeleine Noire des Charentes and Prunelard as its parents, although historical accounts differ over the most precise place of origin. The grape now has two defining reference points: structured, tannic Cahors and Argentina, where Malbec is the emblematic variety and styles range from rich fruit to fresher, floral high-altitude wines.

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