Melodias Winemaker Selection Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1–3 years of the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled chicken breast, creamy seafood pasta, roasted white fish
✨ Technical Specifications
The Melodias Winemaker Selection Chardonnay by Trapiche is crafted as a tribute to the harmonious relationship between nature, music, and the art of winemaking. Sourced from carefully selected vineyards across the high-altitude terroirs of Mendoza, where the dramatic presence of the Andes Mountains creates warm, sun-drenched days and cool, crisp nights. This climate allows the Chardonnay grapes to develop rich tropical fruit flavors while retaining a vibrant, refreshing acidity. To preserve its bright, fruit-forward personality, the wine is fermented primarily in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, avoiding heavy oak influence. The result is an expressive, approachable white wine that captures the pure, melodic essence of Argentine Chardonnay, filled with notes of red apple, ripe pineapple, and citrus.
🍾 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
Chardonnay
🍷 ABV
12.5% - 13.5%