Malbec vs Négrette

Malbec is fuller.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Malbec

Red · France

plush, dark plum, cocoa

Négrette

Red · France

violet, soft, dark fruit, the Fronton grape

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Medium; Medium
Tannin: Medium; Medium
Acidity: Medium; 13.5 to 15%
Alcohol: 12 to 13.5%; 16 to 18 °C
Serve at: 14 to 16 °C; Argentina, Cahors
Regions: South West France

Only Malbec

Steak
Savoury pies and pastries
Grilled vegetables
Blue cheese

Both pair with

No pairing in common.

Only Négrette

Charcuterie
Sausages
Stews and braises
Pizza

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Malbec and Négrette pages.