Description

Score: 98 pts James Suckling

Iscay Malbec – Cabernet Franc 2021 is the iconic wine of Trapiche, a creation that represents the union of viticulture and enology as a blend of science and art. Crafted by winemaker Sergio Casé, this blend comes from carefully selected vineyards in Cruz de Piedra (Maipú) and Altamira (Valle de Uco), where each variety contributes its identity to achieve a wine of maximum precision and elegance.

"Profound yet fresh nose with a flowery and peppery lift from the blackberries, chiles, chocolate and mountain herbs. Fresh, fine tannins spread across the palate with juicy fruit and a very long, expressive finish. Tannins are tight but grainy and polished."

Deep purple in color, it reveals aromas of violets, ripe red fruits, and subtle spicy notes. On the palate it is deep and juicy, with firm yet polished tannins, great freshness, and a long, expressive, and refined finish. Malbec brings volume and texture, while Cabernet Franc adds tension, freshness, and precision, resulting in a sophisticated wine of great character.

Technical Sheet

• Winery: Trapiche

• Type: Red

• Varietal: Malbec – Cabernet Franc

• Blend: Blend

• Region: Cruz de Piedra, Maipú and Altamira, Valle de Uco – Mendoza

• Vintage: 2021

• Aging: 18 months in first-use French oak barrels

• Winemaker: Sergio Casé

• Alcohol Content: 15.0%

• Residual Sugar: 3.22 g/L

• Soil:

  • Deep sandy soils

  • For Cabernet Franc: silty loam soils with river stones (Cruz de Piedra, 950 m.a.s.l.)

• Winemaking Process: Fermentation in small ovoid concrete vats for a minimum of 25 days at temperatures between 25°C and 27°C

• Serving Temperature: 16 to 18°C

• Aging Potential: 15 years

• Country: Argentina

• Food Pairing: Premium red meats, lamb, spiced dishes, mountain cuisine, and aged cheeses

• Score: 98 pts James Suckling