Malbec finds its orgins in Bordeaux, though is seldom grown there today (many Malbec vineyards were wiped out in Bordeaux due to disease pressure in the 1950s). However, winemakers in the Southwest of France produce elegant, racy interpretations of this varietal, especially in and around the town of Cahors (Malbec from this area, like all French wine, takes the name of its locale, and is called Cahors). Malbec can be a difficult grape to cultivate, but in limestone-rich soils (such as those of Cahors), it takes on an appealingly moody, inky character, with strong tannic structure. This rewarding but fussy varietal has since had success in the mountainsides of Argentina, where rocky soils and steeply-graded vineyards allow for ideal drainage, permitting vines to thrive free of mildew. K&D Wine boasts a fine yet affordable selection from the leading winemakers working with Malbec in Argentina. Pair one of our fine offerings with your next bold, red-meat dish.
