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
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
Malbec
🍷 ABV
13.5-14.5%