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
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
Malbec
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%