Argentinean winemakers are focused not only on quality, but on specific sites and vineyards, and sourcing wines from subappellations within prestigious growing regions. Gaze out at the stunning mountain views as you explore the beautiful tasting and barrel rooms. Discover argentinas mendoza wine region getting on travel. Located in the eastern foothills of the andes, in the shadow of mount aconcagua, vineyards are planted at some of the highest altitudes in the world, with the average site located 6001,100 metres 2,0003,600 ft above sea level. We talk to winemaker daniel pi about making value wines and the history of argentine malbec in argentina.
First established in 1883 by tiburcio benegas, who grew the property to 6,653 hectares, the family sold the property in 1971 to argentinas famous pulenta family. The king of value, winemaker daniel pi of trapiche in mendoza. Lake titicaca is not only the largest lake in south america, its also overflowing with culture and history. We visit an artisanal, family and organic winery that shows us the work in the vineyard, the elaboration process, the storage and we finish with the tasting of two wines. Dec 02, 2009 the wines that i tasted were from bodegas trapiche. When he planted his vineyard, victorio was a pioneer in one of mendozas most prized areas. It goes without saying that trapiche are malbec specialists. Faced with the economic crisis in the province, which was a producer of alfalfa and wheat, don tiburcio had the vision that mendoza should become a great producer of fine wines of worldwide fame. A diverse array of wines are made by this producer including those from grapes torrontes, pinot grigio, riesling, rare red blend, malbec pinot noir, semillon, viognier, rare rose blend, petit verdot, chardonnay pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon malbec. It is a twotime winner of the international wine and spirit competition argentinian wine producer of the year award, and is the largest producer of wine in argentina. With a history dating back to 1883, trapiche winery bodega trapiche is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the mendoza wine region.
Classic tones of black currant, toffee with elegant structure and good balance, made only 500 bottles. The winner is designated on the basis of its general performance at the iwsc 2006 and trapiche won the only gold medal for an argentinian wine with medalla 2003. Known for its plump, dark fruit flavors and smoky finish, malbec wine offers a great alternative to higher priced cabernet sauvignon and syrah. It was founded in 1883 and consists of over hectares between several mendoza vineyards. Stop at trapiche winery and learn about the history of the winery, as well as the grapes and the terroir from the winemakers. Plump dark ripe plums, blackberry on the nose and palate with secondary mocha, oak and floral notes. I have a great memory of robert mondavi when he visited the trapiche winery in 1994. Chief winemaker, daniel pis goal and vission is to represent the richness and diversity of argentinas terroir. Trapiche wines quietly offer excellent value living nov 02, 20 by dan kislenko the hamilton spectator the original trapiche winery in mendoza, now more than a century old, was state of the art. Maipu winetasting tour from mendoza including trapiche winery. Trapiche still push a lot of wine through their door, but the volume is nothing.
They had hired her to make sangiovese during the 1994 vintage for a new brand, but ran into a conflict of interest situation with their family, who had other winery ties. Spanish conquistadors first brought grape varietal seeds to south america to produce wine. Winery history the new spring mountain vineyard was once three separate properties each with its own vineyard and winery. With more than years of experience, trapiche has earned its place as a pioneering brand in the introduction of french vines, the production of varietal wines, the import of french oak barrels and the use of stainless. Located at the foothills of the andes in mendoza, they own more than 3000 acres of vineyards ranging from 600 meters to over 1200 meters. With more than years of experience, trapiche has earned its place as a pioneering brand in the introduction of french vines, the production of varietal wines, the import of french oak barrels and the use of stainless steel tanks. Learn the secrets of malbec wine, some great malbec food pairing tips, and 4 amazing.
This is the third most expensive wine made from malbec merlot in mendoza. Bodegas trapiche mendoza 2020 all you need to know. Impressive depth and breadth in a range of wines from. Trapiche vineyards stands out for its premium standards in viticulture and winemaking. Today, we welcomed the winemaker of trapiche winery, sergio case, from argentina, in the beautiful glassencased ballroom on the 22nd floor of westin hotel. Trapiche opens the doors of its winery to welcome visitors from around the world, and is housed in a building from the beginning of the 20th century, completely restored and ready for the future. A visit to the winery includes a peek at the old railroad tracks that once. Impressive depth and breadth in a range of wines from trapiche in. Their medalla was argentinas first premium wine created to celebrate their 100 year anniversary. Tasting trapiche wines from the mountaintop to the skytop. Based in a highyielding area of argentina, the company serves one of the worlds largest winedrinking populations, and its products are increasingly found abroad as well. As a tribute to the growers passion and dedication, the winery selects three of its best growers and bottles their wines exclusively in limited production. Stores and prices for trapiche iscay merlot malbec, mendoza prices, stores, tasting notes and market data.
Trapiche wines, usa malbec, cabernet sauvignon and more. Forging the path of argentine winemaking since 1883. Trapiche is located in mendoza, argentina at the foothills of the andes mountains. Our store wild women winery 1660 champa street denver, co 80202. Trapiche winery was founded in 1883, and it owns over 100 hectares of vineyard in the mendoza region. Mendoza province is argentinas most important wine region, accounting for nearly twothirds of the countrys entire wine production.
One of the top wines from mendoza that people are searching for. Nov 20, 2016 trapiche micro terroir gualtallary cabernet sauvignon 2010. Set amidst vineyards and located in maipu, mendoza, at the foot of the andes, this florentine style building from 1912 is an icon of mendozas. Founded in 1883, trapiche is one of argentinas bestknown wine brands. Trapiche malbec, mendoza prices, stores, tasting notes and. Trapiche is dedicated to creating the best malbec wines in the world as exemplified by the winery s most successful project, the single vineyard malbec series. In addition, this wine has been getting more popular over the past year.
With more than years of experience, trapiche has earned its place as a pioneering winery in the introduction of french vines, the production of varietal wines, the import. In addition to producing highquality wines, many napa valley wineries are. A blend of past and present, trapiche winery provides the ideal location for a dialog between tradition and cutting edge technology in the production of premium wines. Youll delight in the complex aromas and flavors accompanying several tastings, and enjoy a gourmet, 3course lunch paired with santa julia. Many europeans immigrated to argentina and planted vineyards at the foothills of the andes. First established in 1883 by tiburcio benegas, who grew the property to 6,653 hectares, the family sold the property in 1971 to argentinas famous. Apr 10, 20 vintage marque wine expert rob buckhaven, tastes 3 different wines from the trapiche range. Trapiche is owned by grupo penaflor, one of the first ten wine producers in the world. This is the one of the most popular wines from mendoza, also this wine has b. The wine country to visit in 2016 travel guide mendoza.
This region produces some of the best wine in the world, and many of the wineries are smaller and familyoperated, leading to a handcrafted wine from people passionate about the industry. If the name sounds familiar, thats because trapiche is the largest exported premium wine from argentina. If you would like to participate, you can improve trapiche winery, or sign up and contribute to a wider array of articles like those on our to do list. Malbec was brought to argentina by a frenchman, reportedly on april 17, 1853world malbec day is now celebrated on the 17th of april. Aug 19, 20 malbec is a fullbodied red wine that grows mostly in argentina. Being awarded the trophy again is the proof that trapiche is paving the way in argentina. Grupo penaflor is one of argentinas biggest wine producers. The group includes the very famous name trapiche, with a long history on the. Trapiche malbec carlos gei berra 2004 this wine in trapiches stunning single vineyard malbec series comes, like most of the others, from really old malbec vineyards in one of mendozas subregions, in this case a vineyard planted in the 1930s in lunlunta in maipu. Trapiche winery set amidst vineyards and located in maipu, mendoza, at the foot of the andes, this florentine style building from 1912 is an icon of mendozas wine architecture. Sip wine and learn about argentinas winemaking practices on this luxurious, fullday tasting tour in maipu.
Our grapes have never been touched by any chemicals, herbicides, or fungicides. Trapiche iscay merlot malbec, mendoza prices, stores. Trapiche announces partnership with masterchef on fox. The leading export winery of argentina, trapiche produces more than 3. Interestingly and not trying to carry the connection between argentina and texas too far, 1883 was the precise year that val verde winery. This article is part of wikiproject argentina, an attempt to expand, improve and standardise the content and structure of articles related to argentina. But they also produce a whole range of both red and white wines with some classy cabernet sauvignons, pinot noirs and chardonnays, to name just a few, in their iconic italian renaissance inspired winery at the foot of. The pleasures and perils of creating an american family winery. Book your tickets online for bodegas trapiche, mendoza. The 1,000yearold figures etched into the desert floor are visible in their entirety from the air. Explore our winery trapiche is located in mendoza, argentina at the foothills of the andes mountains. Trapiche oak cask malbec 2017 red wine 75 cl case of 6. The vineyard is located at about 0 m altitude, which is a challenge for the ripening of the cabernet sauvignon. Trapiche are biodynamic producers, with vineyards encompassing more than 2,470 acres, and they also obtain grapes from over 200 independent producers in the best winegrowing areas of argentina.
Sep 25, 2015 and with their single vineyard, icsay, finca las palmas and gran medalla series, they are also making interesting wines at the higher end. Trapiche malbec vina victorio coletto 2004 from argentina this vineyard was founded in 1939 by victorio coletto. With more than years of experience, trapiche has earned its place as a pioneering brand in the introduction of french vines, the production of varietal wines, the. The history of argentine malbec from laura catenas vino argentino. Then we visit a modern, boutique winery, where we see the contrast between both industries, enjoy time in the vineyard, and relax by tasting two wines. Jul 17, 2019 argentinas mendoza wine region of course, that just made us wary of all those other drivers. Trapiche is the only argentinian winery recognized by the renowned english publication drinks international in its list of the top 50 most admired wine brands a recognition it has received five times. Trapiche maintains one of the countrys most diverse portfolio of wines. But the great thing about driving in mendoza is that wine country begins almost immediately south of city limits, with flat roads and relatively little traffic, making it both easily accessible and easy to navigate. Next we know an olive oil factory, we are in contact with the plantation. Trapiche maintains one of the countrys most diverse portfolio of wines including a range of awardwinning malbecs that speaks to the viticultural history of the region. The napa valley is home to over 400 wineries, each with its own history and unique take on wonderful wine. Featuring four tiers of wine, trapiche offers something for every wine drinker.
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