Wine & food pairing

What to eat with Malbec

Plush, plummy and dark, with soft tannin and a smooth finish. Argentina made it famous; Langhorne Creek and Clare make great Australian examples.

Think: steak, ribs, chimichurri and burgers.

Classic matches

Dishes where Malbec is our number one pick.

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Best-value Malbec right now

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About Malbec with food

Plush, plummy and dark, with soft tannin and a smooth finish. Argentina made it famous; Langhorne Creek and Clare make great Australian examples.

Malbec appears on 7 of our 80 food pairing pages, and it’s the first pick for 1 of them. The wines above are chosen for value from live prices at the Australian retailers we compare, refreshed every 4 hours.

Questions

What food goes with Malbec?

Malbec is at its best with ribs. Steak, ribs, chimichurri and burgers: that’s the rule of thumb.

What temperature should Malbec be served at?

16 to 18°C. A large red wine glass.

What’s a good-value Malbec right now?

Reschke R-Series Malbec 2023 is one of the best-value picks at $14.67 a bottle from Cellars. We compare 69 Malbec wines, from $14.67, and check prices every 4 hours.

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