Fond Cave Reserva Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, traditional beef empanadas, roasted leg of lamb
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Fond de Cave' line from Trapiche is deeply rooted in Argentine winemaking history, its name translating to 'bottom of the cellar'—a romantic reference to the old tradition where winemakers hid their most prized, limited-production barrels in the deepest, darkest corners of the cellar for private consumption and special guests. Sourced from select high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza, this Reserva Malbec benefits from the dramatic diurnal temperature shifts of the Andes, which help concentrate flavors while maintaining fresh acidity. The wine is aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels to round out its velvety tannins and add subtle layers of spice and vanilla to its rich dark fruit profile.
🍾 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
Malbec
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14.5%