Malbec

Question 1

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mendoza Malbec

Visual:?

Answer 1

• Visual: Dark Ruby/Purple Color with Blue Tones, Moderate Plus to High Concentration, Electric Pink Rim

Question 2

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mendoza Malbec

Aromas/Flavors:?

Answer 2

• Aromas/Flavors: Moderate Plus to High Intensity

Question 3

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mendoza Malbec

Fruit:?

Answer 3

o Fruit: Ripe/Lush Black Fruit (Black Raspberry, Black Cherry, Blackberry), Ripe/Lush Blue Fruit (Concord Grape Jam, Blueberry, Plum), Lush Red Fruit (Raspberry Liqueur), Fig, Raisin, Prune

Question 4

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mendoza Malbec

Floral:?

Answer 4

o Floral: Purple and Red Flowers, Violets, Damson Flowers (floral aromatics are especially expressive in higher altitude wines)

Question 5

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mendoza Malbec

Herbal/Green:?

Answer 5

o Herbal/Green: Malbec may have slight green notes

Question 6

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mendoza Malbec

Earth:?

Answer 6

o Earth: Moderate Minus to Moderate Minerality, Clay/Mud (particularly at lower elevations)

Question 7

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mendoza Malbec

Oak:?

Answer 7

o Oak: Low to High Use of New French and/or American Oak, Vanilla, Baking Spices, Chocolate, Cinnamon

Question 8

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Mendoza Malbec

Structure:?

Answer 8

• Structure: Dry (with Ripe Attack), Full Body, Moderate to Moderate Plus Tannin, Moderate to Moderate Plus Acidity, High Alcohol