Malbecs are the newest hot varietal in the US, but it is the national grape Argentina. It originally is thought to come from Hungary, it is widely planted in the Bordeaux region of France and used as a blending grape. It was brought to Argentina in the mid 1800s, and it has flourished in the warmer climate.
Gascon was established in 1884 by the Gascon family. In 1933 it was purchased by an investment group and has continued to make fine wines.
This wine is 100% Malbec. It was harvested by hand in the cool early morning hours. It was fermented at a controlled 82 degrees to maintain fresh flavors. It was aged in American & French oak barrels for7 months.
The wine has a deep dark color, with clean clear flavors of plum & cherry. There’s a touch of coffee, with medium tannins. I would suggest additional bottle aging of 1-2 years. When you open the bottle, decant it to allow it to breath for at least 45 minutes.
I would rate this as a good example of Argentinean Malbec and a good match for grilled meats and hearty dishes. It retails for about $10, and is widely available.
