Gran Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rosemary lamb chops, rich beef stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the high-altitude terroirs of Mendoza's Uco Valley, Trapiche's Gran Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon represents a sophisticated evolution of the estate's historic 'Medalla' range, which was originally launched in 1983 to commemorate the winery's centennial. Sourced from meticulously selected vineyards situated at the foothills of the Andes, the grapes benefit from intense mountain sunlight and dramatic diurnal temperature swings. This unique microclimate yields thick-skinned berries with concentrated flavors and balanced acidity. The wine is crafted using traditional fermentation techniques followed by extensive aging in French oak barrels for approximately 18 months. The result is a deeply structured, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon characterized by intense aromas of cassis, black cherries, and eucalyptus, seamlessly integrated with notes of cedar, tobacco, and sweet spice.
🍾 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 Sauvignon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%