All About the Grapes Which grape do you prefer? Malbec and Chianti are both exquisite red grapes that have similarities and major differences. Chianti is a very popular grape in Italy, growing in regions like Tuscany. It dates back to around the 13th century. Malbec, on the other hand, originated from the Bordeaux region of France. Because of the harsh climate, Argentina was able to save Malbec grapes by planting them in regions all over the country. Argentina now accounts for 75% of all Malbec grapes in the world. To Blend or Not to Blend Chianti is a great standalone wine but can easily be blended with Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Merlot, or Cabernet Sauvignon. Malbec grapes are very rarely used to make wine just out of Malbec. It is a very common blending grape. It is blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Type of Taste: Malbec The taste of Malbec depends on where the grape grew. When it grows in cool climates, it tends to taste like black cherry and raspberry. In warmer climates, Malbec tastes more like plums and blackberries. Its acidity and tannin are medium. Type of Taste: Chianti Chianti brings aromas and flavors of cherry and roses. It has a medium to high acidity and medium tannins. In order to bring about the best flavors, the ideal climate for Chianti is in slightly cooler temperatures. Food Pairings: Malbec Malbec is ideally paired up with leaner red meats and dark poultry. It also tastes amazing with soft to semi-firm cheeses, including goat’s milk cheeses. Mushrooms and kale also compliment this wine well. Food Pairings: Chianti Chianti can be paired chicken, beef, and tomato sauce. Italian foods are perfect. A grilled eggplant or pasta primavera will bring about the deliciousness of the Chianti wine. Mozzarella and Parmesan are also great cheeses to pair it with. Aging Some wine takes longer to age than others. Chianti can take anywhere from 0-5 years to age. Malbec grapes from France don’t need to age for very long, but those from Argentina can age for over a decade.

2. All About Grapes
Which grape do you prefer? Malbec and Chianti are both exquisite
red grapes that have similarities and major differences. Chianti is a
very popular grape in Italy, growing in regions like Tuscany. It dates
back to around the 13th century. Malbec, on the other hand,
originated from the Bordeaux region of France. Because of the
harsh climate, Argentina was able to save Malbec grapes by
planting them in regions all over the country. Argentina now
accounts for 75% of all Malbec grapes in the world.

3. To Blend or Not to Blend
Chianti is a great standalone wine but
can easily be blended with
Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Merlot, or
Cabernet Sauvignon. Malbec grapes
are very rarely used to make wine just
out of Malbec. It is a very common
blending grape. It is blended with
Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

4. Type of Taste: Malbec
The taste of Malbec depends
on where the grape grew.
When it grows in cool
climates, it tends to taste like
black cherry and raspberry. In
warmer climates, Malbec
tastes more like plums and
blackberries. Its acidity and
tannin are medium.

5. Type of Taste: Chianti
Chianti brings aromas and flavors of cherry and roses.
It has a medium to high acidity and medium tannins. In
order to bring about the best flavors, the ideal climate
for Chianti is in slightly cooler temperatures.

6. Food Pairings: Malbec
Malbec is ideally paired up with leaner
red meats and dark poultry. It also
tastes amazing with soft to semi-firm
cheeses, including goat’s milk
cheeses. Mushrooms and kale also
compliment this wine well.

7. Food Pairings: Chianti
Chianti can be paired chicken,
beef, and tomato sauce. Italian
foods are perfect. A grilled
eggplant or pasta primavera will
bring about the deliciousness of
the Chianti wine. Mozzarella and
Parmesan are also great
cheeses to pair it with.

8. Aging
Some wine takes longer to age than others. Chianti can
take anywhere from 0-5 years to age. Malbec grapes
from France don’t need to age for very long, but those
from Argentina can age for over a decade.

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