FIVE TO TRY

Tesco Finest Cahors Mabec 2018 CAHORS, FRANCE

It’s somewhat surprising to find this more traditional style of malbec available in the Tesco Finest range. Sealed with a cork rather than a screw cap, it offers a glimpse of old-style rusticity. £7.50. tesco.com

Domaine de la Pépière La Pepie Côt 2019 LOIRE VALLEY, FRANCE

A slightly funkier incarnation of malbec from the Loire, where the grape variety is known as côt. Bright and brimming with fruit. Drink chilled with charcuterie or steak frites. £12.99. josephbarneswines.com

Château Rambauds Malbec 2018 BORDEAUX, FRANCE

It’s rare to find a wine from Bordeaux that’s 100% malbec. This one has real elegance for the price. It’s a classic wine for a Sunday roast that will go down well with claret-lovers. £9. marksandspencer.com

Terrazas de los Andes Malbec 2017 MENDOZA, ARGENTINA

A textbook Argentinian malbec, with plum, cherry and blueberry and smooth, velvety tannins. It’s hard to find a more gratifying red for the price. Steak is the obvious pairing. £16.99. majestic.co.uk

Licanten Idahue Estate Malbec 2017 CURICÓ VALLEY, CHILE

This beautifully perfumed Chilean malbec has a more overtly fruity style than typical Argentinian offerings. Pair it with duck or other game; it could even handle a touch of spice. £13.95. corneyandbarrow.com