malbec

A variety of grape used in making red wine, originally from France, but now predominantly grown in Argentina.

Noun

  1. A variety of grape used in making red wine, originally from France, but now predominantly grown in Argentina.
  2. A red wine made chiefly from malbec grapes.

Origin

Borrowed from French malbec, said to be named after a Hungarian winemaker who brought it to France.

Forms

malbecs Malbec