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
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
Cabernet Franc
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%