Trapiche Iscay Malbec – Cabernet Franc 2017

James Suckling Top 100 Wines of 2021

Size: 750ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Grape Varieties:

Malbec (70%), Cabernet Franc (30%) 750 ml.

Tasting Notes:

The Malbec delivers its deep purple-red color, with aromas of violets, ripe red fruits, a slight touch of spices and generous tannins. The Cabernet Franc contributes black fruit, a balsamic hint and tannins that structure the middle of the mouth. A perfect combination that results in a flavorful wine with great concentration, elegance, complexity and a pure finish.

Critic Reviews:

James Suckling: 98 pts, James Suckling Top 100 Wines of 2021

Spices, fresh herbs and dark fruit, such as blackcurrants and berries. So aromatic. Full-bodied with firm, tight tannins that give the wine form and texture. Flavorful and still tight. Superb structure and length. Malbec from Gualtallary and cabernet franc La Consulta. Delicious now, but better in a year or two.

One of the oldest wineries in Argentina, Trapiche has a global reputation for fine winemaking. Led by director of winemaking Daniel Pi, this beautiful winery in Maipu is among the most sophisticated in Mendoza. Trapiche makes a wide range of wines, from tiny-production, single-vineyard malbecs to large-production, great-value wines. All of the vineyards are in the Uco Valley, where the high altitude, low fertility and mineral content of the soils contribute to the wines’ purity and minerality. Trapiche also pays tribute to the winegrowers from which the estate sources its fruit, with a range of single-vineyard malbecs named the Terroir Series. Recently, we have been equally impressed with Trapiche’s whites, particularly the chardonnays from coastal regions as well as Mendoza. In 2021, the Trapiche Malbec Cabernet Franc Mendoza Iscay 2017 was our Argentine Wine of the Year and ranked at No. 87 on our list of Top 100 Wines of the World. It’s such an aromatic wine, with a full body and firm, tight tannins that give it form and texture. Delicious now, but better in a year or two.

Wine & Spirits Magazine: 95 Points & Top 100 Winery of the Year for 2020.

Wine Pairing:

Serve with roasted lamb, game or stews. Also combines beautifully with mushroom dishes and hard cheeses.