Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, beef empanadas, roasted lamb chops
✨ Technical Specifications
Trapiche's classic Mendoza Malbec is a vibrant testament to the grape that redefined Argentine viticulture. Born in the high-altitude foothills of the Andes Mountains, where intense daytime sun is balanced by cool alpine nights, this wine captures the pure, expressive fruit character of Mendoza's diverse terroirs. Trapiche, a pioneer in the region since 1883, crafts this Malbec to showcase the varietal's signature plushness and accessibility. Sourced from vineyards irrigated by pure Andean snowmelt, the grapes undergo careful fermentation in stainless steel to preserve their bright primary fruit, often followed by a brief period of oak aging to add subtle notes of vanilla and spice to the rich plum and black cherry profile.
🍾 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
13.5%