Fond Cave Reserva Tempranillo Ugarteche
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Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
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Grilled lamb chops, roasted pork loin, aged Manchego cheese
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Trapiche's Fond de Cave Reserva Tempranillo represents a classic Argentine tradition of reserving the finest, most age-worthy barrels for special occasions. Originating from the Ugarteche district in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, this wine highlights Argentina's historical relationship with Spanish grape varieties. Ugarteche's terroir, characterized by clay-loam soils and a dramatic diurnal temperature variation, allows the Tempranillo grape to ripen slowly, retaining its natural acidity while developing deep, dark fruit flavors. The wine is traditionally aged in oak barrels to integrate its structured tannins, resulting in a savory, complex red that bridges Old World structure with New World fruit intensity.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.