Fond Cave Reserva Petit Verdot
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Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
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Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops with rosemary, aged hard cheeses
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The 'Fond de Cave' range by Trapiche—translating to 'the bottom of the cellar'—pays homage to the old-world tradition where winemakers tucked away their most precious, structured barrels for personal consumption and special guests. While Petit Verdot is historically utilized as a minor blending grape in Bordeaux due to its late-ripening nature, the intense high-altitude sunlight and dry climate of Mendoza allow this challenging variety to achieve magnificent, standalone ripeness. This Reserva bottling captures the grape's wild, untamed character, offering a deeply colored, muscular profile. Through careful aging in oak casks, the naturally robust and rustic tannins of the Petit Verdot are polished into a velvety, sophisticated frame, showcasing a beautiful marriage of dark fruit intensity, floral violet notes, and savory spice.
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Founded in 1883 by Tiburcio Benegas, Trapiche is one of Argentina's oldest and most pioneering wineries, located in the Maipú department of Mendoza. Operating from a historic, beautifully restored Florentine-style winery built in 1912, the estate is celebrated for introducing French grape varieties and modern viticultural techniques to the region. Under the guidance of renowned winemakers, Trapiche focuses on expressing the diverse terroirs of Mendoza—ranging from high-altitude Andean vineyards to their pioneering coastal estate in Chapadmalal, Buenos Aires. The winery is globally acclaimed for its exceptional Malbecs, particularly its Single Vineyard series, as well as elegant expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.