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
Founded in 1883 by Tiburcio Benegas, Bodega Trapiche is one of Argentina's oldest, most revered, and internationally recognized wine producers, based in Maipú, 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.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Malbec
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.5%