Fond Cave Reserva Cabernet Franc
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, earthy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Fond de Cave' line from Trapiche carries a name steeped in winery tradition, translating to 'the bottom of the cellar'—a nod to the historic practice where winemakers would tuck away their finest, most promising barrels in the deepest, coolest corners of the estate for private family consumption and special guests. This Reserva Cabernet Franc showcases Mendoza's exceptional capability with this classic Bordeaux variety. Sourced from selected vineyards across Mendoza's premier high-altitude regions, the grapes benefit from intense Andean sunlight and cool night breezes, preserving the grape's natural acidity and signature aromatic profile. The wine is traditionally aged in oak barrels for several months, resulting in a harmonious balance between ripe red berry fruits, subtle black pepper, roasted red pepper notes, and elegant, structured tannins.
🍾 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
Cabernet Franc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5% - 14%