The grapes for Medalla Malbec are grown in the historic Primera Zona, and the wine spends 18 months in new French oak. It is a beautifully structured wine with dark ruby color and seductive aromas of black fruits entwined with notes of violets, vanilla and a bit of toast. Lively acidity supports the ripe juicy flavors of blackberry, black plum and mulberry mingling with a touch of vanilla and dark chocolate finish with ripe, fine grained tannins. It deserves a place at the table with rare roast beef or a leg of lamb. The Trapiche winery was established by the family in Mendoza, Argentina in1883. Today it is owned by the Peñaflor Group, which owns several Argentinian wineries.
Trapiche, Mendoza (Argentina) 2017
By Rebecca Murphy