Medalla Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shanks, rich beef empanadas
✨ Technical Specifications
Trapiche's Medalla was first crafted in 1983 to commemorate the winery's centenary milestone, representing a landmark in Argentine winemaking as one of the country's first premium, oak-aged Malbecs. Sourced from select high-altitude vineyards in the prestigious Primera Zona of Mendoza, particularly Luján de Cuyo, this wine showcases the classic, concentrated character of old-vine Malbec. The grapes undergo meticulous selection, followed by fermentation and aging for approximately 18 months in French oak barrels. This traditional process imparts a sophisticated structure, velvety tannins, and rich layers of dark plum, black cherry, and sweet spices, balanced by a refined mineral undertone characteristic of Mendoza's stony, alluvial soils.
🍾 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
14-14.5%