Trapiche Malbec
Producer Background: Established in 1883, Bodegas Trapiche was a pioneer in Argentina, utilizing the most advanced winemaking technology of the day. Seeing the need for quality European rootstock, the winery introduced the region’s first French vines, establishing a legacy of high quality and forward-looking techniques that lives on today. Trapiche was bought by the Pulenta family in 1970 (traditional wine producers of Mendoza and San Juan) with the aim of projecting their wines into the international markets. They began an intensive transformation, both in the vineyards and in the winery. Today, Trapiche is a modern winery using state of the art equipment and cutting edge practices. The winemaking team is headed by chief oenologist Daniel Pi.
Wine Type: Dry Red
Grape Type: 100% Malbec, 100% Malbec.
Country: Argentina
Region: Mendoza
Vinification: The grapes are selected from Trapiche’s Santa Rosa vineyard (2,100 ft) as well as from contract growers, if necessary and in order to assure high quality fruit. All the fruit is hand harvested and transported back to the winery in small plastic crates to avoid damage. The fruit is destemmed and permitted a cold maceration on the skins for up to three days; the musts then undergo thermoregulated (73°F) maceration and fermentation for 15 days. The musts are then gently pressed pneumatically. Malolactic is permitted to occur naturally, but is controlled. After being racked and the various lots blended, the wine is aged in stainless tanks for a brief period and, selectively, has wood influence.
Tasting Notes: In temperate regions, Malbec benefits from constant sun, which ripens the tannins and gives the wine an intense color. Possibly in Mendoza this wine has found the natural and ideal habitat to express its best qualities: lively red color, fruity aroma of plums and cherries, and round flavor with a touch of truffles and leather.
Food Match: red meat, pizza, pasta in meat sauce, lamb, BBQ.
Comments are closed.