OUR STORY
Fresh water from the Andes Mountains and the abundant sunshine of Mendoza combine to create this delectable Malbec. Trailside Vineyards was founded in 2021 by a resident of Sacramento California who believes San Rafael Argentina is a new world frontier of wine. No expense was spared in creating this beautiful vineyard. It uses the best irrigation techniques, UC Davis root stock, and vine clones selected for elegance and local expression.
The renowned San Rafael winemaker, Fabricio Orlando worked with the farmers and agricultural engineers of Soluciones Agricoles and Dan Mellon to produce the second vintage of Malbec, from Trailside Vineyards.
Malbec 2024
Trailside Vineyards
San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina • 100% Malbec • 13.9% ABV
Tasting Notes
•Deep magenta, gentle and light on the pallet with smooth, soft tannins and a slight oak finish. Fruit that immerges as concentrated dried cranberry and prune, which linger like memories of a long, sun drenched Mendoza harvest.
Highlights
•First wine produced by Trailside Vineyards.
•Collaboratively produced by a team from Sacramento, CA and San Rafael, Argentina.
•Made by renowned local winemaker, Fabricio Orlando.
Perfect Pairings
New york steak, gilled peppers, PB&J, raspberries & dark chocolate
THE REGION
San Rafael Is Having a Moment
San Rafael, in Southern Mendoza, is THE up-and-coming wine region of Argentina. The silty-clay soils, river stone deposits from the Diamante River, and dramatic day-to-night temperature swings create conditions for wines of exceptional character.
We've been building relationships there for years. What's available today might not be tomorrow—top restaurants and collectors are starting to pay attention.
