Melodias Winemaker Selection Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled flank steak, classic beef empanadas, or roasted tomato pasta.
✨ Technical Specifications
Trapiche's Melodias Winemaker Selection Malbec is crafted to capture the vibrant, musical rhythm of Mendoza's high-altitude terroirs. The name 'Melodias' evokes the harmonious blending of sun, soil, and Andean meltwater that defines Argentine viticulture. Sourced from selected vineyards across Mendoza, this wine undergoes a gentle fermentation in stainless steel tanks, with a portion of the blend aged in oak to add subtle complexity without overshadowing the bright, primary fruit. It offers an expressive profile dominated by ripe red plums, cherries, and a touch of sweet spice, reflecting the pioneering spirit of Tiburcio Benegas who helped shape Mendoza's wine destiny in the late 19th century.
🍾 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
13-13.5%