Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2029
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, aged hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Trapiche's Medalla range was first introduced in 1983 to commemorate the winery's centenary, marking a milestone as one of Argentina's first premium, oak-aged wines. Crafted from selected vineyards in the high-altitude terroirs of Mendoza, this Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the grape's exceptional adaptation to the region's semi-desert climate and alluvial soils. The wine undergoes traditional fermentation followed by extensive aging in French oak barrels for approximately 18 months, resulting in a structured, elegant red. It weaves together intense aromas of black cassis, red currants, and subtle eucalyptus with sophisticated notes of sweet spices, tobacco, and cedar derived from its careful oak regimen.
🍾 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
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%