Malbec Broquel
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, rich beef empanadas
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Trapiche's Broquel range represents a step up into premium, structured wines, with the name itself meaning 'shield' or 'buckler,' evoking a sense of heritage, protection, and defense of traditional winemaking values. Sourced from selected high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza's premier sub-regions, such as the Uco Valley and Luján de Cuyo, this Malbec benefits from intense mountain sunlight and cool night breezes. The grapes undergo a meticulous selection process followed by fermentation in stainless steel and aging for approximately 15 months in French and American oak barrels. This process yields a wine of remarkable depth, characterized by intense aromas of black fruit, sweet spices, and a touch of smoke, backed by robust tannins and a velvety finish.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1883 by Tiburcio Benegas, Trapiche is one of Argentina's oldest and most pioneering wineries, located in the Maipú department of Mendoza. Operating from a historic, beautifully restored Florentine-style winery built in 1912, the estate is celebrated for introducing French grape varieties and modern viticultural techniques to the region. Under the guidance of renowned winemakers, Trapiche focuses on expressing the diverse terroirs of Mendoza—ranging from high-altitude Andean vineyards to their pioneering coastal estate in Chapadmalal, Buenos Aires. The winery is globally acclaimed for its exceptional Malbecs, particularly its Single Vineyard series, as well as elegant expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.