Estacion 1883 Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shanks, or rich empanadas.
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of the year Trapiche was founded and the historic railway station that once stood beside the winery—linking the remote vineyards of Mendoza to the wider world—Estacion 1883 Malbec is a tribute to pioneering spirit. Crafted from hand-harvested grapes grown in high-altitude vineyards of the Uco Valley and Lujan de Cuyo, this wine showcases the classic Mendoza terroir. The high diurnal temperature variation of these Andean foothills preserves fresh acidity while allowing the grapes to develop deep color and rich, concentrated flavors. Following fermentation, the wine is typically aged for 12 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels, which imparts subtle notes of vanilla, toasted wood, and sweet spices to the lush dark fruit profile.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Malbec
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%