Terroir Series Laborde Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rosemary lamb chops, or aged hard cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Trapiche Terroir Series 'Laborde' Cabernet Sauvignon is a tribute to the exceptional grape growers of Mendoza, specifically Luis Laborde, whose family-tended vineyard in La Consulta, San Carlos (Uco Valley) yields some of the region's finest fruit. Situated at an altitude of nearly 1,000 meters, this single-vineyard expression showcases the dramatic diurnal temperature shifts of the high-altitude Andes. The wine is crafted using traditional fermentation followed by extensive aging—typically 18 months in new French oak barrels. This meticulous process highlights the intense concentration, structured tannins, and vibrant acidity characteristic of La Consulta's unique sandy-loam and calcareous soils, resulting in a sophisticated Cabernet Sauvignon that rivals the world's best.
🍾 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
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 ABV
14% - 14.5%