Gaudeo Single Vineyard Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from the vintage release, as its structured tannins and vibrant acidity allow it to evolve beautifully in the cellar.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Named from the Latin word for 'I rejoice,' Trivento's Gaudeo series is a celebration of the extreme, high-altitude terroirs of Mendoza's Uco Valley. This single-vineyard Malbec project explores the distinct personalities of celebrated sub-appellations such as Gualtallary and Paraje Altamira, where vines struggle in poor, calcium carbonate-rich soils at elevations exceeding 1,100 meters. To honor this pristine mountain terroir, the winemaking team employs minimal intervention, utilizing concrete vessels and large, neutral oak foudres for aging. This approach coaxes out a remarkably fresh, mineral-driven profile characterized by chalky tannins, vibrant acidity, and intense floral aromas, representing a modern, elegant evolution of Argentine Malbec.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1996 as the Argentine venture of the renowned wine group Viña Concha y Toro, Bodega Trivento is situated in Maipú within the premier winemaking heart of Mendoza, Argentina. The estate takes its poetic name from the three signature winds—the Polar, Zonda, and Sudestada—that sweep across the Andean foothills, actively shaping the microclimates and health of the vines. Emphasizing modern, sustainable viticulture alongside precise cellar craft, the winery sources fruit from prime high-altitude vineyards across the Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo, and Maipú. Trivento is celebrated internationally for its bold, fruit-forward red wines, particularly its benchmark Malbec bottlings such as the Golden Reserve and the ultra-premium icon Eolo, as well as refreshing white and sparkling offerings.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Malbec
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%