what is a malbec wine
Malbec is a black & blue red wine grape variety that is notorious for producing dry, astringent and medium to heavier bodied reds. It is often quite inky in the glass, and the typical flavor characteristics for Malbec include ripe black and red fruit, backed by spice, leather and various mineral undertones.his Malbec wine guide is part of our grape variety series. We break down some fun facts about Malbec wine, along with food pairings, aromatic characteristics and what Malbec tastes like. The Malbec grape variety is most directly responsible for my personal interest in wine.