Terroir Series Piedras Chardonnay
โณ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3โ8 years from the vintage release.
๐ฝ๏ธ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted chicken, grilled sea bass, creamy mushroom risotto
โจ 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.
๐พ About the Producer
Founded in 1883 by Tiburcio Benegas, Bodega Trapiche is one of Argentina's oldest, most revered, and internationally recognized wine producers, based in Maipรบ, Mendoza. Operating from a historic Florentine-style winery at the foothills of the Andes Mountains, the estate combines over a century of viticultural heritage with pioneering innovation and biodynamic practices. Renowned as a trailblazer of Argentine Malbec, Trapiche works with grower vineyards across premium microclimates to craft terroir-driven Single Vineyard selections, versatile Oak Cask varietals, and elegant white and sparkling wines that celebrate the diverse terroirs of Mendoza.
๐ Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
๐ท Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5% - 14%