Medalla Blend
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted leg of lamb, aged Gouda cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Trapiche Medalla was first created in 1983 to commemorate the winery's centenary, marking a historic milestone as one of Argentina's first premium Bordeaux-style blends. Crafted to showcase the exceptional potential of Mendoza's terroirs, this landmark wine is sourced from select vineyards in the prestigious Primera Zona, particularly Maipu and Lujan de Cuyo. The blend is traditionally dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, which provides structure, herbaceous complexity, and longevity, complemented by Malbec for plush dark fruit and Merlot for a soft, rounded finish. Aged for around 18 months in French oak barrels, it delivers a sophisticated profile of black currants, sweet spices, and elegant, well-integrated tannins that pay homage to over a century of winemaking excellence.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1883 by Tiburcio Benegas, Bodega Trapiche is one of Argentina's oldest, most revered, and internationally recognized wine producers, based in Maipú, Mendoza. Operating from a historic Florentine-style winery at the foothills of the Andes Mountains, the estate combines over a century of viticultural heritage with pioneering innovation and biodynamic practices. Renowned as a trailblazer of Argentine Malbec, Trapiche works with grower vineyards across premium microclimates to craft terroir-driven Single Vineyard selections, versatile Oak Cask varietals, and elegant white and sparkling wines that celebrate the diverse terroirs of Mendoza.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%