Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 5 years from vintage release to capture its fresh, vibrant fruit profile.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto, grilled salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
Trapiche's Pinot Noir from Mendoza represents a fascinating intersection of Burgundian elegance and high-altitude Andean terroir. While Mendoza is globally synonymous with robust Malbec, pioneering producers like Trapiche sought out the cooler, high-elevation microclimates of the Uco Valley to cultivate the notoriously finicky Pinot Noir. In these elevated vineyards, the dramatic diurnal temperature shifts and intense alpine sunlight allow the grape to develop its signature red fruit aromatics and delicate structure while retaining a vibrant, refreshing acidity. The wine is typically crafted using gentle extraction techniques and aged partially in oak to impart subtle spice and structure without overwhelming the grape's natural elegance, resulting in a bright, expressive wine filled with notes of wild strawberries, cherries, and soft earthy undertones.
🍾 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
13-14%