The Wine Profile

1 Which country has made Malbec its signature red grape variety?

A Argentina B Chile C South Africa D Australia

2 In which French wine region did Malbec originate?

A Burgundy B Champagne C Southwest France (Cahors) D Loire Valley

3 What type of wine does the Malbec grape produce?

A Rosé wine B White wine C Red wine D Sparkling wine

4 What kind of climate does Malbec prefer to produce well-balanced wine?

A Warm and sunny climate with cool nights B Cool and cloudy with short growing seasons C Hot and dry with little day-to-night temperature change D Cold and damp climate with mild summers

5 Why do many people reach for Malbec with everything from grilled meats to charcuterie and everyday dinners?

A It has soft tannins, ripe dark fruit, and a body that pairs well with a wide range of food B It is neutral in flavor and therefore doesn't compete with the food on the plate C It is light and crisp with high acidity, making it versatile at the dinner table D It has firm tannins and high alcohol that cut through rich, fatty dishes

6 Malbec buds relatively late in spring — what does that mean for the grape in cooler climates?

A It is still vulnerable to spring frost despite budding late in the season B It avoids the worst spring frosts precisely because it buds so late C It ripens too early and risks being scorched by the summer sun D It handles frost better than Cabernet because of its thicker skin