Etna: Where Fire Becomes Wine

30/10/2025 7 min

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Cahors, Southwest France—birthplace of Malbec and France's historic "black wine" (vin noir). Learn how limestone terroirs create structured, mineral-driven wines completely different from Argentine Malbec. Discover valley, terrace & plateau vineyards, the phylloxera story, and why French Malbec develops tension over power. Hosted by Máté Vass (DipWSET).Perfect for WSET & CMS students and wine enthusiasts.⁠Study Questions ⁠on Substack (@wineghosts)Instagram: @wineghostsE-mail: [email protected]