Malbec

About this grape variety

Born in Cahors in southwest France (where it is called Côt or Auxerrois) and once a major Bordeaux variety, Malbec has been reinvented in Argentina as the country's signature red. High-altitude Mendoza plantings produce deeply coloured, plump, plummy reds with violet aromatics and softer tannin than in France. The Cahors style remains darker, more savoury, more tannic — increasingly recognised as the variety's serious historical expression alongside Argentina's modern fame.

Frequently asked questions

How many Malbec wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Malbec across Portuguese online retailers — 69 in the catalogue.

Which regions produce Malbec wines?

Malbec wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Mendoza, Península de Setúbal, Napa Valley, Lisboa, Douro.

What is Malbec?

Born in Cahors in southwest France (where it is called Côt or Auxerrois) and once a major Bordeaux variety, Malbec has been reinvented in Argentina as the country's signature red. High-altitude Mendoza plantings produce deeply coloured, plump, plummy reds with violet aromatics and softer tannin than in France. The…