Coletto Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, rich venison stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Part of Trapiche's esteemed Terroir Series, the Coletto Malbec is a tribute to the dedicated grape growers of Mendoza. This single-vineyard bottling originates from a historic parcel in El Peral, Tupungato, within the Uco Valley, planted in 1958 by Victorio Coletto. Situated at an elevation of over 1,100 meters, these ancient, ungrafted vines thrive in clay-loam soils rich in calcium carbonate. The combination of high-altitude sunlight and cool mountain nights yields a Malbec of extraordinary depth, characterized by intense balsamic notes, red fruits, and a distinct mineral core. The wine undergoes meticulous fermentation and is aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels, resulting in a structured, velvety masterpiece that showcases the pinnacle of old-vine Argentine viticulture.
🍾 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%