April 17 is World Malbec Day

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Here are today’s five thing to know about Malbec

1. Malbec is a purple grape variety used in making red wine.

2. Malbec is one of the Argentine favorites.

3. On April 17, 1853, the President of Argentina put legislature in place for the foundation of an agricultural school in Argentina, with the goal of transforming the country’s wine industry. Several vines were brought over from France, including Malbec, which flourished in Argentina.

4. Terrazas de los Andes is an Argentine winemaker that embodies the best of Malbec by combining Argentinian terroir with French know-how to ensure quality grapes.

5. Argentina’s most highly rated Malbec wines originate from Mendoza’s high altitude wine regions of Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley.

Celebrate World Malbec Day with Terrazas de log Andes!

Today’s Food History

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