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
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
Chardonnay
🍷 ABV
12% - 13%