Malbec
Deep colour, plum and a plush texture.
Now emblematic of Argentina, it often combines ripe fruit, deep colour and supple tannin.
What to notice
Deep colour does not always mean harsh tannins: check freshness and texture, especially across sites of different altitude.
Explore styles and places
Style descriptions are guides, not rules: vintage, vineyard, blending and maturation change the result.
Mendoza — Altitude, sunshine and cool nights shape expressive red wines.