Station 83 It’s a nice wine bar in the gardens of Bodega Trapiche in Mendoza, open in the afternoons. Among olive trees, vineyards, and in front of a lagoon, is the railway carriagewhich recreates the ancient transfer of wine in large vessels from Mendoza to Buenos Aires.
The outdoor space and thrown wine –is tested from the barrel itself – was created for the tourist who travels the wine routes in Whose.
It is a gastronomic experience in the style street food, relaxed, and outside the formality of a meal in stepsthe usual menu offered by winery restaurants.
This spring season, taking advantage of the agreement official sponsor of Trapiche with Leo Messi’s team and his former Barcelona teammates, a thematic proposal was put together to unite two Argentine identity brands: football and wine.
The food and wine experience inspired by the alliance with Inter Miami CF, obtained the recognition of the contest jury Best of Mendoza’s Wine Tourism (the best of wine tourism). Station 83 won in the category Innovative Experiences.
The contest organized in September by the Mendoza Tourism Entity was the precursor to the Great Wine Capitals international contest, which rewards the best in wine tourism in the world.
The “Best of” awards select the best practices among all the wine capitals worldwide.
This time, Argentina had a record of 80 applicantsamong which Estación 83 stood out with its proposal of draft wines and passion for Messi’s team.
Visitors can enjoy a experience that fuses art, gastronomy and wine with the passion for sportcomplemented with recreational activities that transmit the same enthusiasm and energy of those who attend the stadium.
Lucas Bustosthe chef of Espacio Trapiche and Estación 83, created a menu that pays tribute to the foods of the Argentine fieldsfused with its signature cuisine. For example, you can try a typical court choripán and black beef burgers, along with pink Inter Miami chocopaletas.
The visitor who tries the award-winning menuaccompanies it with a selection of draft wine and drinks inspired by Messi’s team, created by Sergio Casé, the head of Trapiche’s oenology.
“Station 83 is an example of how we can combine tradition with the passion of sport box office in the world to create unique and memorable experiences for our visitors,” highlights Casé.
In search of World Gold
The international gala will be October 20, 2024 in Verona, Italy.
The winners of the Mendoza Gold will compete for the World Gold, with other food and wine experiences of the main wine capitals, which make up Adelaide (Australia); Bilbao and Rioja (Spain); Bordeaux (France); Lausanne (Switzerland); Mainz and Rheinhessen (Germany); Porto (Portugal); San Francisco and Napa Valley (United States); Valparaíso and Casablanca Valley (Chile); Verona (Italy), Mendoza (Argentina); Cape Town and Cape Winelands (South Africa); and Hawke’s Bay (New Zealand).
Station 83, on Nueva Mayorga Street, Maipú, Gran Mendoza, is open from Wednesday to Monday, from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. The only day closed is Tuesday (reservations at @experienciatrapiche).
It is part of the Trapiche winery’s gastronomic proposal that has been mentioned as outstanding in the 2024 Michelin Guide.
The wine bar on the court
In 2024, Trapiche became the official winery of Inter Miami CFwhich allowed the opening of Trapiche Corner, its exclusive wine bar at Chase Stadium in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States.
The Estación 83 proposal seeks to transfer the essence of Trapiche Corner to the winery in Mendoza. Through the combination of wine, the best local cuisine and recreational activities so that visitors can vibrate with the energy of those who visit the stadium.
The agreement with Messi’s team includes the presence of the brand on screens and strategic points in the club’s stadium, and a commitment to the exclusive sale of its wines in spaces set up during the matches.
Unlike local stadiums, where the sale of alcohol is prohibited, in those in the United States it is allowed. At Chase Stadium the gastronomic offer includes cocktails, beer and Argentine wine.
The Trapiche winery bar is located inside the NorthWest Club, a terrace located in one of the corners of the playing field with a relaxation space and armchairs where you can order a drink (between 16 and 22 dollars) accompanied by some tapas ( There is a menu with finger food options, to eat without cutlery). From there, while eating and drinking, you can watch the game.
The labels offered are all from Premium Trapiche lines such as Reserve, Medal, Grand Medal and Oak Cask. The varietals: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon (both widely consumed in the United States) and, of course, the emblematic national Malbec. They can also be ordered by the bottle ($60-80), which now comes with the distinctive pink official winery seal for being the sponsors.
Last October 4, the winery celebrated with the players that Inter Miami was consecrated Supporters’ Shield championas the best team of the regular season. During the celebrations, they sent each player a specially designed grill kit, along with the iconic Iscay wine.
“We are very excited to celebrate this triumph with Inter Miami in a year where we managed to consolidate an alliance with them that has allowed us to create unforgettable experiences for wine and sports lovers,” said Alejandro Helou, Marketing Director of Bodega Trapiche.