Gran Medalla Cabernet Franc
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, roasted duck breast, or rich mushroom risotto.
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Gran Medalla' range from Trapiche was created to celebrate the winery's historic legacy and its landmark achievements in international wine exhibitions. Sourced from high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza's prestigious Uco Valley, this Cabernet Franc thrives under the intense Andean sun and cool mountain nights. This extreme diurnal temperature variation allows the grapes to develop deep complexity and structural elegance while preserving vibrant natural acidity. The wine is typically aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, which imparts refined tannins and subtle spice notes to complement the grape's signature profile of red berries, black pepper, and eucalyptus. It stands as a testament to Argentina's modern mastery of Cabernet Franc, offering a sophisticated balance of herbal freshness and concentrated dark fruit.
🍾 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
Cabernet Franc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%