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[rabbitcruiser]

Malbec World Day

Malbec World Day or Dia Mundial del Malbec is observed every year on April 17 to commemorate the day the first agronomy school was founded in Argentina for the study of European grapes, including the Malbec grape. This took place on April 17, 1853, the same year that Argentina’s president, Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, asked a French soil expert to bring new grape varietals to his country. In 2011, Wines of Argentina established April 17 as Malbec World Day.

History of Malbec World Day

In 1853, Argentina’s president, Domingo Faustino Sarmiento began implementing plans to reform Argentina’s wine-making industry. He approached Michel Aime Pouget, a French soil expert, and asked him to import new French grapevine cuttings into Argentina. One of the varietals brought back by Pouget just so happened to be the Malbec grape. On April 17, 1853, the first agronomy school in Argentina was founded, to learn how to adapt European grapes to Argentinian soil.

The Malbec grape is used in making red wine. It is an inky purple, thick-skinned grape that originated in France. However, a French viticulturist and ampelographer claim that the original name of the grape was ‘Cot’ and that it haled from northern Burgundy. Malbec creates such an intense, dark red wine that it is sometimes blended with wines such as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon.

Though Malbec originated in France, it experienced a decline in popularity in its home country, especially after a frost occurred in 1956, destroying 75% of the Malbec vineyards. Now Malbec is more prominent in Argentina, becoming an emblem of the nation’s wine industry, where it established a strong foothold during the twentieth century. Today, over 75% of all Malbec grapes are grown in Argentina and Malbec wine has gained popularity not just in Argentina but in countries all over the world. In 2011, the fifth largest wine producer in the world, called Wines of Argentina, established April 17 as Malbec World Day.

Malbec World Day timeline

1853

The Malbec Grave Enters Argentina

Malbec grapes are introduced to Argentina.

1956

The Malbec Vineyards are Wiped Out

Over 70% of the Malbec vineyards in France are destroyed by frost.

1990s

The Malbec Grape is Planted Widely

Over 10,000 acres of Malbec grapes are planted in Argentina.

2011

The Malbec World Day is Established

Malbec World Day is established by Wines of Argentina on April 17.

Malbec World Day FAQs

How many grapes are needed to make a bottle of wine?

On average, it takes between 400 to 800 grapes to make a bottle of wine. It, however, also depends on the type of grape and other factors of production.

How many grapes are on one cluster?

A cluster of grapes contains about 70 to 100 grapes.

What is the most expensive wine grape in the world?

The Cabernet Sauvignon grape is the most expensive wine grape in the world.

Malbec World Day Activities

Go to a wine tasting: Indulge your fancy side on this special day. Attend a wine tasting with a few of your friends.

Buy Malbec grapes: Sample some Malbec grapes and see for yourself what all the noise is about. Thank us later!

Use the hashtag: Spread the fun. Use the hashtag #malbecworldday to let everyone know why we’re celebrating.

5 Amazing Facts About Grapes

They are 65 million years old: According to a scientific review published in “Trends in Genetics,” grapes have been in existence for about 65 million years.

Over 8,000 varieties of grapes exist! There are 8,000 grape varieties known to man, most of which come from the Americas and Europe.

Grapes have natural yeast: Yeast organisms grow naturally on the skins of grapes.

Grapes have vitamin C: Grapes are high in vitamin C and they contain over a quarter of our bodies’ daily recommended dose of vitamin C.

Raisins are grapes: Raisins are just grapes that have been left out to dry.

Why We Love Malbec World Day

It highlights the Malbec grape: Though Malbec is well-known in Argentina, it has not yet enjoyed the acclaim of other popular wines around the world. Malbec World Day is a great opportunity to highlight and create awareness about this rich, fruity wine.

It celebrates Argentina’s wine heritage: Malbec wine has become one of Argentina’s wine champions. Malbec wine is a globally-recognized wine thanks to the vision and hard work of former president Domingo Faustino Sarmiento and soil expert, Michel Aime Pouget.

It appreciates the work of vintners: Vintners are the unseen people that turn grapes into the delicious wine we see in stores. Today is a good day to appreciate all the hard work that goes into the wine-making process.

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[kreationsbykelly-anne]

🍷🍇Malbec World Day or Dia Mundial del Malbec is observed every year on April 17 to commemorate the day the first agronomy school was founded in Argentina for the study of European grapes, including the Malbec grape. https://kreationsbykellyanne.com/search?q=wine&options%5Bprefix%5D=last #grapes #wine #malbec #malbecworldday #winelover #drinkmorewine

[wine-picks]

🇦🇷 🍷  Malbec World Day is coming up this Sunday and I’m enjoying this lovely 2018 Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor Malbec (89 pts, $17) from Argentina tonight. Arrives in LCBO VINTAGES this weekend. Full review: https://bit.ly/3Oc6UQ8

[lovelyinla]

It’s my picnic and I will wine if I want to🍷  Sharing a great bottle of Malbec with friends for #MalbecWorldDay (April 17) #AD @winesofarg Malbec World Day is to celebrate Argentina’s flagship grape! Like sweet and smooth? Or Fruity and refreshing? There’s a Malbec style for everyone so try them out and celebrate Malbec World Day! #MalbecArgentino #MalbecNosGusta #VinoArgentino (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNiTQC_FZ2X/?igshid=plntu2aplofj

[vinhonosso]

⭐️ Comemorando o #MalbecWorldDay com este belo lançamento da @Vina.Cobos — o novo “Cocodrilo Malbec 2019” 🇦🇷🍷. 🍇 Um vinho elaborado com 100% Malbec de vinhedos de Luján de Cujo e do Vale do Uco (em Mendoza) maturado 8 meses em barricas novas de carvalho americano. 🍷 Na taça tem cor púrpura intensa. Mostra aromas de frutas negras maduras, chocolate, tabaco e coco queimado. Em boca tem corpo médio+, acidez média-alta e taninos intensos e de boa qualidade. Fruta madura e tabaco, com leve amargor e longa persistência. 📝 Belo vinho! Muito jovem ainda, e com estrutura para evoluir bastante nos próximos anos, já mostra que tem as qualidades desta incrível vinícola. O carvalho americano muito bem trabalhado deixa o vinho muito macio e elegante. Gostei muito! 91 pontos . Mais um belíssimo vinho da @GrandCruVinho que eu recomendo muito!! . #vinhonosso #malbec #malbecworldday #cobos #viñacobos #cocodrilo #malbecargentino #malbeclovers #instawine #winelifestyle #saturdayvibes #winelifestyle #flowers #winebottle #wineglass #redwine #umbrindeaoagora (em Campinas, Sao Paulo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNyBlq0jCVt/?igshid=eqj5nokxu5cx

[thewinestalker]

It's #MalbecWorldDay and tonight I'm enjoying this killer Auténtico Malbec 2018 from Colomé. It's a deeply pigmented violet purple in color with aromas of medicinal cherries, cranberry juice, figs, sweet tobacco, a little bit of licorice, and I swear a little bit of cumin or another spice that I can't quite place. It's medium bodied with moderate acidity, and the chalky tannin give its mouthfeel a bit of a harshness (not in a bad way, but in a rustic way). There's flavors of black cherries, raspberries, espresso, vanilla, and concrete. And it finishes with black cherries, espresso, and those chalky tannins. This is an awesome, awesome, Malbec! Cheers everybody, and happy Malbec World Day! #wine #Malbec #winelover #Argentina #argentinianwine https://www.instagram.com/p/B_GaE0Ejr6D/?igshid=p8ycbkbxj1we

[claritafotografia-blog]

Good Glass of red wine💫 • • 🍷 • • #relaxing_time #winelovers #instagrammers #fridaynight #ig_captures #malbec #malbecworldday #photooftheday #glass #popularphoto #total_shot #instagramers #igdaily #photographymundial #igersamateurs #likeforlike #total_vintage #canoneos77d #igcapture #total_playspics #fotografos_iniciantes #fotografos_latinoamericanos #clickdoiniciantes #ig_total (en Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1h82Pyn93d/?igshid=1x0tw5qcndt5q

[myvinespot]

Colomé 2016 Estate Malbec (SRP $25): A blend of four high-altitude estate vineyards, this deeply colored 100% Malbec features ripe black cherry and dark fruit flavors with a spice filled aftertaste. It’s full-bodied, broadly textured, and well-balanced—and just begs for a plump, juicy burger. Cheers! #MalbecWorldDay #Malbec #MalbecArgentino #wine #winelover #myvinespot https://www.instagram.com/p/BwYNp49Hv0Y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1r08dy4kjxopb

[robertovinci]

#wine #wines #winepositive #sommelier #sommeliers #winetrends #winelover #malbec #malbecargentino #winetasting #winetastings #winetasting🍷 #malbecwine #malbecworldday @kaloswines #agnello #cordero #corderoasado (presso Mendoza, Argentina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg9tweEgKWw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[loomisjardinepic]

Malbec #ottoviognier #orginalphoto #malbec #malbecworldday #redwine #enjoythejourney https://www.instagram.com/p/BorpzsvAu-t/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6c08uwibkoyn

[estebanbruno]

Hacia rato no lo probaba y me gustó mucho. La RPC que tiene este Malbec de Alfredo Coto es muy buena. . #malbec #malbecworldday #mwd #vino #vinoargentino #wine #winelover #winelife #winetime #winemoments . @coto_ar https://www.instagram.com/p/CNydDKvhsoI/?igshid=79nzgvkg580h

[yycwine]

Happy #internationalmalbecday from sunny Calgary - whether as a #rose or in more common red presentation, #malbec has great versatility for any occasion! #MalbecArgentino #VinoArgentino #MalbecWorldDay @WinesofArg @MalbecWorldDay (at Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNyIl_pBh0L/?igshid=1k7zm1od048ll

[wine-picks]

🇦🇷 🍷  Today is Malbec World Day and celebrate with a fine selection of 7 Malbec wines from Argentina. All available at LCBO. Full wine reviews here: https://bit.ly/3vmjjIt

[lagastronomieok]

17 de abril Día mundial del Malbec . . . . #malbecworldday #diadelmalbec #malbecargentino #malbecwine #malbec #elvinoune #LaGastronomie #LaGastronomieOk https://www.instagram.com/p/CNyHpoOhONR/?igshid=x8ttzcv1zw5o

[vinhonosso]

Para comemorar o “Dia do Malbec”, um clássico argentino: o “Malbec D.O.C. 2015” da bodega @NietoSenetiner. . Com uvas provenientes de Vistalba, Luján de Cuyo (Mendoza), este 100% Malbec passa 12 meses em barricas de carvalho francês. . Tem coloração rubi violáceo, de média intensidade. Aromas de frutas negras, flores (violeta), canela, madeira (cedro) e baunilha. Na boca tem corpo médio, acidez média-alta e taninos moderados, de ótima qualidade. Na boca os aromas repetem o nariz, com média persistência. . Um vinho simples, correto, equilibrado e macio. Um Malbec “honesto” e “tradicional”. Eu gosto! Dei 89pts. . Quem traz é a @CasaFloraImportadora. . . #vinhonosso #malbec #malbecworldday #nietosenetiner #nietosenetinermalbecdoc #vinoargentino #winestagram #instawine #winetime #winetasting #tastingnotes #winebottle #wineglass #vino #vinho #wine #vin #wein (em Campinas, Sao Paulo) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwXy0RQD8bO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rtlf8qdbz5r6

[wineworldnews]

Catena celebrates history of Malbec with Malbec Argentino 2019 for Malbec World Day via @teamdb https://t.co/dVzQrW7P9C @CatenaMalbec @MalbecWorldDay @WineInstituteAR @winesofarg #wine #winelover #malbec #MalbecWorldDay (hier: Dresden-Neustadt, Sachsen, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CN1MVP9LM17/?igshid=81slzs212fxu