Grown at high altitude and aged for 15 months in oak. Broquel means shield and is the Trapiche premium Malbec not to be confused with their entry level $10 Malbec. Medium aromas of mushroom and forest floor dominate. Once you taste it, juicy plum, dried flower petals, oak, mild spice like pepper and cinnamon, chocolate, coffee. The finish is pretty long with coffee and mild spice. Tannins have grip. The acid is under control but you start to feel the heat from the 14% alcohol the more you drink. Great bang for your buck.