Profuso Encabezado Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, dark chocolate desserts, artisanal nut tarts
✨ Technical Specifications
Trapiche's Profuso is a rare and captivating expression of Mendoza Malbec, crafted in the traditional encabezado (fortified) style. This method, reminiscent of classic Port production, involves halting the fermentation of late-harvested Malbec grapes by adding grape spirit, which preserves the natural sweetness of the fruit while elevating the alcohol content. The wine is then subjected to extended oak aging, developing a complex profile of dried dark fruits, cocoa, sweet spices, and toasted nuts. It represents a bold, artisanal side of Trapiche, showcasing the incredible versatility of Malbec when treated with historical European fortification techniques.
🍾 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
18-20%