Cristina y Bibiana Coletto Malbec
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release.
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Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb shank, rosemary-infused venison
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Part of Trapiche's acclaimed Terroir Series, this single-vineyard Malbec pays tribute to Cristina and Bibiana Coletto, sisters who dedicated their lives to preserving their family's historic estate in El Peral, Tupungato, within the high-altitude Uco Valley. Planted in 1955 by their father, Enzo Coletto, the old vines thrive at an elevation of over 1,100 meters, where intense solar radiation and cool mountain nights forge grapes of remarkable concentration and acidity. The wine is crafted using traditional fermentation followed by extensive aging in French oak barrels, resulting in a profound expression of old-vine Malbec that balances dark fruit intensity, mineral tension, and floral elegance.
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Founded in 1883 by Tiburcio Benegas, Trapiche is one of Argentina's oldest and most pioneering wineries, located in the Maipú department of Mendoza. Operating from a historic, beautifully restored Florentine-style winery built in 1912, the estate is celebrated for introducing French grape varieties and modern viticultural techniques to the region. Under the guidance of renowned winemakers, Trapiche focuses on expressing the diverse terroirs of Mendoza—ranging from high-altitude Andean vineyards to their pioneering coastal estate in Chapadmalal, Buenos Aires. The winery is globally acclaimed for its exceptional Malbecs, particularly its Single Vineyard series, as well as elegant expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.