Malbec

Malbec is a black-skinned grape variety native to south-western France (specifically the area around Cahors), but now better known as the iconic wine grape of Argentina. Through its success in the vineyards of Mendoza, in a few short decades Malbec has shot from relative obscurity to international fame, simultaneously bringing new-found attention and respect to Argentina as a wine-producing nation.

Synonyms include: Cot, Cahors, Auxerrois, Malbeck.

Food matches include:

• Sirloin of Ibérico pork
• Braised lamb shoulder with roasted parsnips
• Fillet steak with chimichurri