Iscay Malbec Cabernet Franc
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, with the structure to cellar for up to 20 years in optimal conditions.
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Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, rich venison stew
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Named after the Quechua word for 'two', Iscay represents a masterful duality: the blending of two noble grape varieties and the collaboration of pioneering winemaking minds. This iconic cuvée from Trapiche brings together Malbec and Cabernet Franc, sourced from the high-altitude terroirs of the Uco Valley in Mendoza. The Malbec, grown in the cool climate of El Cepillo, provides deep, velvety black fruit and floral notes, while the Cabernet Franc from the stony soils of Gualtallary contributes structure, tension, and a signature herbaceous complexity. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, this wine is a testament to Mendoza's ability to produce world-class blends that combine New World fruit intensity with Old World elegance and restraint.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1883 by Tiburcio Benegas, Trapiche is one of Argentina's oldest and most pioneering wineries, located in the Maipú department of Mendoza. Operating from a historic, beautifully restored Florentine-style winery built in 1912, the estate is celebrated for introducing French grape varieties and modern viticultural techniques to the region. Under the guidance of renowned winemakers, Trapiche focuses on expressing the diverse terroirs of Mendoza—ranging from high-altitude Andean vineyards to their pioneering coastal estate in Chapadmalal, Buenos Aires. The winery is globally acclaimed for its exceptional Malbecs, particularly its Single Vineyard series, as well as elegant expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.