Born to shine in South America, France is now France's number one rival
Whether it's the "Old World" or the "New World" region, there will always be a wine, a grape, that plays a vital role. Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot and so on from France are very famous.
Argentina also has a grape called "Malbec", which can be said to have brought great profits to Argentina. But this is what makes Malbec the number one enemy in the French wine market!
Malbec, the legendary figure, was actually a French-born man who "immigrated" to Argentina from South America. Why?This is due to the fact that Malbec was actually originally cultivated in France, where it is said to be grown in more than thirty provinces and cities.
Malbec is one of the best wines in France, and its name is rare. In France, the name of each plant is different, and there is not even a common name, so how can people remember it?
However, in South America, especially Argentina, the name has become very famous. Malbec was dark and round, not tall, even mediocre. But it is precisely because of this that Argentine red wine can reach the top of the world.
Marbeckday. On April 17, 1853, Argentina was the first to bring Malbec from France, and the holiday was designated as Malbec Day to show the importance that Argentines attached to Malbec, which is enough to prove the great achievement of the Argentines. Malbec is cultivated all over the world, but Argentina is the only one known to the world.
The reason why Malbec is not famous in France is simply because there are many excellent wines in France, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay and other famous wines, which have overshadowed Malbec's fame.
Fortunately, gold will always shine, but in a different place. Malbec is a key part of the development of the Argentine wine industry. This is the largest grape variety in the United States and is found in various regions.
As a native of France, Bordeaux produces wines that taste very similar to those produced in the country. Not only is it full-bodied and fruity, but it also gradually becomes more intense and the flavour becomes more intense over time.
The only difference is that the Malbec from Argentina has become more complex due to the different vintages, quality and containers, from the juiciness of raspberries to the high acidity to the intense blueberry aromas.
Now that Argentina's Malbec-based wine industry has expanded its influence to several surrounding countries, perhaps more Malbec products will emerge in the future, which is also a great opportunity.