Geography
Grown in France, Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Madeira, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the USA.

Viticulture
Thrives well in the well irrigated sandy soils and warm climate of Trapiche in Argentina.

Varietal/Blend
Famous for quality and its use in some Bordeaux clarets.

Flavour & Character
Good colour depth. Juicy, fruity and plummy flavours.

Vinification
Modern vinification techniques, introduced in recent years, into the wineries of South America are responsible for producing some excellent quality rich, earthy wines.

Style
Smooth rich and elegant.

Body, Dry/Sweet
Soft, yet robust, intense and full bodied.

Notes
Malbec is probably Argentina's best grape variety.