La Consulta Orellana Escobar Malbec
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release.
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Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shanks, rosemary-infused venison
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The Terroir Series Finca Orellana (Escobar) is a testament to Trapiche's pioneering spirit of celebrating individual grape growers. Located in the prestigious La Consulta district of the Uco Valley, this single-vineyard Malbec is sourced from a historic plot tended by the Orellana family. Situated at an elevation of nearly 1,000 meters above sea level, the vineyard benefits from intense Andean sunlight and dramatic diurnal temperature swings. The soils here are a complex mix of sandy loam with underlying calcareous deposits, which imparts a distinctive mineral tension, structural depth, and intense floral and dark fruit complexity to the wine. Hand-harvested and meticulously sorted, the wine is aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels, resulting in a profound, velvety Malbec that beautifully reflects its unique high-altitude origin.
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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.