However, when the Argentinians brought vine clippings of the Malbec grape over from France and planted them they thrived in the high-altitude climate. The Malbec vines did not respond well to French climates making the French winemakers hesitant to plant more than was needed for the blend just in case the crop failed before the grapes were ripe enough for harvest. In this area the vines were weak and had poor resistance to pests. Malbec was originally a traditional blending grape from the Bordeaux region of France and was commonly blended with Cabernet and Merlot. But where did this varietal come from? And why did it become so popular? Malbec has become a new phenomenon over the last ten years and it’s cornered the market as a cheaper and more affordable merlot.
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