Trapletti

Ticino Merlot and Nebbiolo from Switzerland's Mediterranean crossroads.

Trapletti operates in Ticino, Switzerland's southernmost wine region, where Mediterranean warmth and Alpine influence converge. The winery focuses on Merlot and Nebbiolo—grapes that thrive in this distinctive terroir. Tera Creda Merlot, the flagship expression, demonstrates the region's capacity for structured, age-worthy reds. Culdrée Merlot offers a complementary take on the variety, while a Nebbiolo rounds out the portfolio, bringing the earthy complexity and tannin architecture the Italian varietal is known for. Both Falstaff and Wine Advocate have assessed Trapletti's output, validating the technical precision evident across the range. The winery's commitment to these two grapes—one adopted, one traditional to the Alpine foothills—reflects a clear stylistic vision rooted in Ticino's unique position between Italian and Swiss wine cultures.