Celebrate Malbec World Day on 17 April and find out why Argentina’s signature grape makes such a great match for steak.
Call it serendipity, call it geographical coincidence – in Argentina, the passion devoted to beef endows it with an almost religious status, so it’s appropriate that this South American country is also home to arguably its finest wine match.
Historically grown in Bordeaux, Malbec fell from favour there due to its sensitivity to disease – but not before vines were exported to South America in the mid-19th century. For more information about Malbec and where to drink it and with what visit Square Meal here