Perfiles Calcareo Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2029
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, earthy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Perfiles' series by Trapiche is a masterclass in terroir exploration, specifically designed to showcase how different soil profiles shape the character of Mendoza Malbec. The 'Calcareo' expression is sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the Uco Valley, where the soils are heavily laden with calcium carbonate (limestone) coated gravels. This calcareous soil, combined with the intense alpine sunlight and cool nights of the Andes, yields a Malbec of extraordinary tension and mineral drive. Unlike the plush, jammy profiles often associated with lower-elevation Mendoza, this wine is characterized by its chalky, fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity, and a distinct flinty minerality that frames the deep blackberry and wild floral notes.
🍾 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%