Winemaker Notes
Confident and elegant, this wine combines maturity and generosity with a sharp austerity. An attractive wine with notes of nectarine, peach and a touch of citrus and orange blossom. An undercurrent of toasted oak adds attitude on the palate. Creamy, silky texture. Vibrant and fresh with a touch of salinity on the finish. A wine that reflects with pride both its high-altitude birthplace and the distinct features of the vintage.
Ideal to enjoy with fatty fish, with medium body sauces, roasted or caramelized vegetables, as well as very lean red meat or poultry accompanied with curry or spices. Also, serve with seasonal fruits and white cheeses.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A fresh and creamy nose with a hint of lemon pastry, green fruit and sea shell minerality. The round and creamy palate is fresh and textured. Brioche and notes of sour cream in the lengthy finish. Drink now or hold.
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Wine Enthusiast
This starts with sweet notes of honeysuckle that lead to a textured and delicious palate of chamomile tea, citrus fruit, honey and a lovely note of turmeric mixed with fresh herbs. It’s elegant and tasty.
Trapiche represents the richness of diversity in Argentina. Trapiche's motto is "where there is soil, the sky is the limit" and this leads the brand to explore Argentina's extensive lands in search of new experiences. Since 1883, Trapiche has been located in Maipú, in the province of Mendoza, and is the leading Argentine winery in terms of production and exports, reaching over 80 countries. Since the beginning, Trapiche has understood the promise of viticulture in Argentina. Trapiche specializes in bringing out the best of each terroir and creating unique wines from each. This diversity is possible thanks to 3000 acres of owned vineyards and 300 independent producers who contribute their best grapes for the wines. Quality, innovation and diversity have always been the pillars that guide Trapiche's journey.
One of the most popular and versatile white wine grapes, Chardonnay offers a wide range of flavors and styles depending on where it is grown and how it is made. While it tends to flourish in most environments, Chardonnay from its Burgundian homeland produces some of the most remarkable and longest lived examples. California produces both oaky, buttery styles and leaner, European-inspired wines. Somm Secret—The Burgundian subregion of Chablis, while typically using older oak barrels, produces a bright style similar to the unoaked style. Anyone who doesn't like oaky Chardonnay would likely enjoy Chablis.
With a winning combination of cool weather, high elevation and well-draining alluvial soils, it is no surprise that Mendoza’s Uco Valley is one of the most exciting up-and-coming wine regions in Argentina. Healthy, easy-to-manage vines produce low yields of high-quality fruit, which in turn create flavorful, full-bodied wines with generous acidity.
This is the source of some of the best Malbec in Mendoza, which can range from value-priced to ultra-premium. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay also perform well here.