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
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 Sauvignon
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%