# Pure Malbec (2022)

- **Producer:** Bodegas Trapiche
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Malbec
- **Region:** Mendoza, Argentina
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €13
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, red cherry, spice, vanilla, nutmeg, chocolate

## About this wine

Trapiche Pure Malbec 2022 is a 100% Malbec from Mendoza's Uco Valley. Founded in 1883, Bodegas Trapiche is Argentina's largest wine producer, known for its pioneering spirit and commitment to pure fruit flavors. The high-altitude vineyards of the Uco Valley are crucial to the wine's character. The 2022 vintage is characterized by its intense fruit concentration and a pure expression of the Malbec grape, achieved through an unoaked winemaking approach.

## Interesting facts

- Fermented with native yeasts for a more authentic expression.
- Unoaked, allowing the pure fruit character to dominate.
- Uses glacier water for irrigation in its high-altitude vineyards.
- Vegan and vegetarian friendly.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and juicy fruit profile complement the richness of grilled and roasted meats. Its balanced tannins can stand up to protein, while its fruit notes can echo or contrast with sauces and herbs. The wine's moderate acidity helps to cut through richer dishes.

## Wine making process

Trapiche Pure Malbec 2022 is crafted from 100% Malbec grapes. The winemaking process begins with fermentation using native yeasts in stainless steel tanks, a technique chosen to emphasize the pure expression of the grape. After fermentation, the wine undergoes an 8-month aging period on its lees in concrete tanks. This method aims to develop texture and complexity without the addition of oak, allowing the fruit and terroir to remain the primary focus.