Iscay Syrah Viognier
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, venison
✨ Technical Specifications
Named after the Quechua word for 'two,' Iscay represents the harmonious duality of two grape varieties and the shared vision of Trapiche's winemaking team. This exceptional blend pays homage to the traditional Northern Rhône style, co-fermenting robust Syrah with a small percentage of aromatic Viognier. Sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the Uco Valley of Mendoza, the grapes benefit from intense Andean sunlight and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts. This unique terroir imparts deep color, structural complexity, and vibrant acidity. The wine is aged for 15 to 18 months in French oak casks, resulting in a sophisticated profile characterized by ripe black fruits, cracked black pepper, violets, and a subtle, elegant lift of peach blossom from the Viognier.
🍾 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
Syrah 97%, Viognier 3%
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%