Trapiche Broquel Cabernet Franc

Wine information: Trapiche are located in Mendoza at the foothills’ of the Andes. Over the last 125 years Trapiche’s reputation has grown because of their pioneering and innovative spirit and their dedication to quality and diversity to produce the highest quality wines. They represent ‘the richness of diversity’ in Argentina, with over a 1000 ha of their own vineyards and taking advantage of the different soils and climates, Trapiche have specialised in obtaining the best fruit from their “terroir”. Broquel means shield and it symbolises the belonging of a family and for the Broquel range the winemakers, under the supervision of head winemaker Daniel Pi choose the best terroirs possible. This 100% Cabernet Franc is sourced from Trapiche's Las Palmas vineyard in Cruz de Piedra, Maipu. After hand-harvesting there is bunch selection, destemming and berry selection. It then undergoes fermentation and maceration in small concrete vats followed by natural malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 15 months in new French and American oak barrels.

Tasting Notes: Trapiche Broquel Cabernet Franc has a spicy nose, wwith red bell pepper, grilled green pepper and the black fruit aromas. It is quite sweet on the palate with smooth tanins and a lingering finish with smoky and caramel notes derived from ageing in French and American oak barrels.

Food & drink match: Excellent with game, veal and grilled pork chops.

Reviews: "Expressive, forward aroma of green pepper, jam, herb, pepper and crunchy berry fruit. Quite succulent, with a sophisticated structure. Lovely bright cassis fruit is tinged with herb and vanilla and framed by fine-grained tannins. Well made." 4 Stars (16.75 points), decanter.com

 
     

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