Perfiles Textura Fina Malbec
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Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, classic beef empanadas
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Trapiche's Perfiles series is an avant-garde exploration of how different soil textures in Mendoza shape the ultimate character of Malbec. The Textura Fina (Fine Texture) bottling is sourced from vineyards planted in deep, silty-clay soils, primarily in the Agrelo region of Luján de Cuyo. These fine-grained soils retain moisture beautifully, allowing the vines to undergo a slow, balanced ripening process. The resulting wine is celebrated for its incredibly plush, velvety mouthfeel and soft, integrated tannins, offering a stark and fascinating contrast to the chalky, mineral-driven profiles of limestone-grown Malbecs. Winemaking emphasizes gentle extraction and moderate oak aging to preserve the luscious red fruit profile and the naturally silky texture that defines this unique terroir study.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1883 by Tiburcio Benegas, Trapiche is one of Argentina's oldest and most pioneering wineries, located in the Maipú department of Mendoza. Operating from a historic, beautifully restored Florentine-style winery built in 1912, the estate is celebrated for introducing French grape varieties and modern viticultural techniques to the region. Under the guidance of renowned winemakers, Trapiche focuses on expressing the diverse terroirs of Mendoza—ranging from high-altitude Andean vineyards to their pioneering coastal estate in Chapadmalal, Buenos Aires. The winery is globally acclaimed for its exceptional Malbecs, particularly its Single Vineyard series, as well as elegant expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.