Terroir Series Piedras Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted chicken, grilled sea bass, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
The Trapiche Terroir Series Piedras Chardonnay is a masterclass in high-altitude viticulture, sourced from the stony, calcium carbonate-rich soils of Gualtallary in the Uco Valley, Mendoza. Situated at over 1,300 meters above sea level, these extreme conditions force the vines to dig deep, resulting in a Chardonnay of remarkable tension and mineral complexity. The name 'Piedras' pays homage to the round river stones that dominate the vineyard floor, radiating heat back to the vines during the cool mountain nights. Fermented with native yeasts and aged in select French oak barrels, this wine beautifully balances the natural, electric acidity of the high Andes with a rich, textured palate of white peach, citrus blossom, and a distinct flinty minerality.
🍾 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
Chardonnay
🍷 ABV
13.5% - 14%