Gran Medalla Cabernet Franc
⏳ Drikkevindue
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Grilled lamb chops, roasted duck breast, or rich mushroom risotto.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
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.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Bodega Trapiche blev grundlagt i 1883 af Tiburcio Benegas og hører til blandt Argentinas ældste, mest ansete og internationalt anerkendte vinproducenter med base i Maipú, Mendoza. Vingården holder til i et historisk vineri i florentinsk stil for foden af Andesbjergene, hvor over et århundredes vindyrkningstradition forenes med nyskabende innovation og biodynamiske metoder. Trapiche er berømt som en sand pioner for argentinsk Malbec og samarbejder med dedikerede vinbønder i de bedste mikroklimaer for at skabe terroirdrevne Single Vineyard-aftapninger, alsidige Oak Cask-varianter samt elegante hvidvine og mousserende vine, der alle hylder Mendozas mangeartede terroirs.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Franc
🍷 Alkoholprocent (ABV)
14-14.5%