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
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
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%