Tributo Felipe Villafane Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, rich venison stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Part of Trapiche's prestigious Terroir Series, this wine pays tribute to Felipe Villafañe, one of Mendoza's most dedicated grape growers. Sourced from his exceptional vineyard in La Consulta, situated in the high-altitude Uco Valley, this single-vineyard Malbec showcases the profound synergy between grower and winemaker. The old vines thrive in sandy loam soils layered with calcium carbonate, enduring dramatic diurnal temperature swings that foster deep concentration and vibrant acidity. Matured for up to 18 months in French oak, it delivers a sophisticated profile of dark berries, violets, and graphite, grounded by a robust yet velvety tannic structure.
🍾 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%