Costa and Pampa Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from vintage release to appreciate its vibrant acidity and fresh coastal character.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, grilled white fish, roasted chicken with lemon and herbs
✨ Technical Specifications
Trapiche's Costa & Pampa Chardonnay represents a daring and historic departure from Argentina's traditional high-altitude, arid mountain viticulture. Located in Chapadmalal, a mere six kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean in the Buenos Aires Province, this pioneering estate introduced maritime winemaking to a country famous for its Andean terroirs. The vineyards are heavily influenced by the cold South Atlantic breeze, constant humidity, and a mild climate, which allow the Chardonnay grapes to ripen slowly while retaining exceptional natural acidity. Unlike the richer, tropical-fruit-forward Chardonnays of Mendoza, this coastal expression is defined by its crispness, mineral tension, and a distinct saline quality that reflects its ocean-facing heritage. Fermented primarily in stainless steel with a portion aged in French oak, it beautifully balances vibrant citrus and green apple notes with a delicate, textured finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1883 by Tiburcio Benegas, Bodega Trapiche is one of Argentina's oldest, most revered, and internationally recognized wine producers, based in Maipú, Mendoza. Operating from a historic Florentine-style winery at the foothills of the Andes Mountains, the estate combines over a century of viticultural heritage with pioneering innovation and biodynamic practices. Renowned as a trailblazer of Argentine Malbec, Trapiche works with grower vineyards across premium microclimates to craft terroir-driven Single Vineyard selections, versatile Oak Cask varietals, and elegant white and sparkling wines that celebrate the diverse terroirs of Mendoza.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12% - 13%