Terroir Series Orellana Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, slow-cooked beef brisket
✨ Technical Specifications
Trapiche's Terroir Series represents a masterclass in terroir selection, celebrating the individual grape growers of Mendoza who supply exceptional fruit to the winery. The Orellana bottling originates from a single, historic vineyard in La Consulta, San Carlos, within the Uco Valley, meticulously tended by grower Jorge Orellana. Planted in the mid-20th century, these old vines thrive in sandy loam soils with a distinct presence of calcium carbonate at an altitude of nearly 1,000 meters. This high-altitude terroir, characterized by intense solar radiation and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts, yields a Malbec of profound concentration, structural elegance, and mineral complexity. The wine is traditionally aged in French oak barrels for 18 months, resulting in a sophisticated expression that balances dark fruit intensity with refined, chalky tannins.
🍾 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
14.5%