Gran Medalla Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, aged hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted to honor Trapiche's historic achievements in global wine exhibitions dating back to the late 19th century, the Gran Medalla Malbec represents the pinnacle of Mendoza's high-altitude viticulture. Sourced primarily from select, hand-harvested vineyards in the prestigious Uco Valley, this wine thrives under the intense Andean sun and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts. The stony, free-draining soils of these elevated sites impart a distinct mineral tension and concentrated black fruit profile. After fermentation, the wine undergoes extensive aging for approximately 18 months in new French oak barrels, seamlessly integrating structured, velvety tannins with complex layers of wild berries, violets, sweet spices, and a touch of smoke. It stands as a sophisticated testament to the winery's pioneering spirit and the expressive potential of Argentine Malbec.
🍾 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
Malbec
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%