Ambrosia Terroir Series
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2029
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rosemary lamb chops, slow-braised beef short ribs
✨ Technical Specifications
Trapiche's Terroir Series is an annual tribute to the exceptional independent grape growers of Mendoza, showcasing the profound impact of specific microclimates and soils on the Malbec grape. The Finca Ambrosia bottling originates from a highly acclaimed vineyard in Gualtallary, Tupungato, situated in the high-altitude reaches of the Uco Valley at approximately 1,300 meters above sea level. In this extreme environment, the vines grow in gravelly soils rich in calcium carbonate, exposed to intense Andean sunlight and cool mountain nights. This unique terroir imparts a distinctive mineral tension, vibrant acidity, and refined, chalky tannins. The wine is aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels, resulting in a deeply concentrated, complex, and elegant expression of high-altitude Argentine Malbec that honors the collaborative spirit between the winery and its dedicated growers.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1883 by Tiburcio Benegas, Bodega Trapiche stands as one of the historic pillars of Argentine viticulture. Located in Coquimbito, Maipú, within a meticulously restored 1912 Florentine-style bodega, the estate balances immense production scale with nuanced terroir exploration. Under the ownership of Grupo Peñaflor and winemaking direction of Sergio Casé, Trapiche orchestrates fruit from over 1,000 hectares of estate vineyards alongside long-term grower partnerships. Holdings span high-altitude alluvial terraces in the Uco Valley, classic Primera Zona terroirs, and pioneering cool-climate oceanic sites in Chapadmalal on the Atlantic coast. Viticulture emphasizes environmental sustainability, complemented by certified biodynamic estate parcels. In the cellar, gentle extraction and refined oak aging define benchmark expressions like the iconic Iscay blend, the single-vineyard Terroir Series Malbecs, and the maritime Costa & Pampa line, showcasing the dynamic breadth of contemporary Argentina.
🍇 Grapes
Malbec
🍷 ABV
14.5%