Oak Cask Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 4 years from the vintage release to appreciate its fresh fruit character.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled salmon, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Trapiche's Oak Cask Pinot Noir represents a fascinating exploration of cool-climate viticulture within the high-altitude terroirs of Mendoza. Sourced from selected vineyards at the foothills of the Andes, where warm sunny days are balanced by cold mountain nights, this wine captures the delicate, ethereal nature of Pinot Noir. The Oak Cask line is celebrated for its balance of fruit purity and subtle oak integration, with the wine undergoing aging in selected oak casks for up to nine months. This process softens the tannins and imparts delicate notes of vanilla and toast to the bright red berry profile, showcasing Trapiche's historic commitment to pioneering French varietals in Argentina.
🍾 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
Pinot Noir
🍷 ABV
13% - 13.5%