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
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
Cabernet Franc
🍷 ABV
13.5% - 14%