Venturin Malbec
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, rich mushroom ragout
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Part of Trapiche's highly acclaimed Terroir Series, the Venturin Malbec is a single-vineyard bottling that honors the vital partnership between the winery and its independent growers. This expression originates from Finca Venturin, a vineyard tended by Jorge Venturin in the prestigious La Consulta district of the Uco Valley, Mendoza. Situated at an elevation of over 1,000 meters, the vines thrive in sandy loam soils layered with calcium carbonate. This unique high-altitude terroir, combined with meticulous hand-harvesting and aging for 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels, yields a Malbec of exceptional concentration, structural complexity, and mineral elegance. It stands as a testament to the modern renaissance of Mendoza's single-vineyard identities.
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Founded in 1883 by Tiburcio Benegas, Trapiche is one of Argentina's oldest and most pioneering wineries, located in the Maipú department of Mendoza. Operating from a historic, beautifully restored Florentine-style winery built in 1912, the estate is celebrated for introducing French grape varieties and modern viticultural techniques to the region. Under the guidance of renowned winemakers, Trapiche focuses on expressing the diverse terroirs of Mendoza—ranging from high-altitude Andean vineyards to their pioneering coastal estate in Chapadmalal, Buenos Aires. The winery is globally acclaimed for its exceptional Malbecs, particularly its Single Vineyard series, as well as elegant expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.