Winemaking Process: Hand-harvested. Fermentation at a maximum temperature of 82°F-86°F (28°C-30°C). Maceration lasted approximately 15 days. Aging: 5 months in French oak
Tasting Notes: A Malbec of a soft texture, great body and silky tannins. On the nose, it displays aromas of red berries and a subtle hint of vanilla. On the palate, it is pleasant and it has a very good structure. Food Pairing: Grilled meats, pasta with red sauce, strong cheeses.
Awards: Mundus Vini 2020 - Silver Wines of Argentina 2011 - Silver Wines of Argentina 2010 - Gold
Region: Argentina, Mendoza, Valle de Uco Grape Variety: 100% Malbec
Tasting Notes: A Malbec with pronounced aromas of violets, cherries and spices. Ripe red fruit notes on the palate are complemented by a subtle, oaky hint and excellently balanced acidity.
Food Pairing: Pairs well with grilled meats, burgers, cheeses and pasta.
Region: Argentina, Mendoza, Valle de Uco Grape Variety: Malbec
Background: Vista Flores, is an extraordinary Terroir. Its sandy loam and rocky soils guarantee good permeability, limits plant growth and assures perfect ripeness. BenMarco Malbec is testament to Uco Valley where it hails from, proffering a bouquet of fresh black fruit, floral notes of violets, with bright acidity, firm tannins and great length. The fruit is 100% Uco Valley, Vista Flores to be precise, and the wine is made in a big, brassy style with bags of juicy dark fruit; firm, well balanced tannins and fantastic length. In recent times the BenMarco project has been overseen by the amazing talent that is Edy del Popolo, now General Manager at Susana Balbo Wines and a very famous oenologist/winemaker in his own right. It's great to see that BenMarco is in such good hands. Food Pairing: Grilled red meats, sausages, seasoned or roasted pork, hard cheeses and pasta with meat-based sauces.
Tasting Notes: Los Chacayes is an extraordinary terroir. Its sandy, rocky loam soil guarantees good permeability, limits the growth of the plant and ensures perfect ripening. BenMarco Malbec is a testimony of Valle de Uco, endowed with aromas of black berries, notes of violets, pronounced acidity, firm tannins and great length.
Awards:
Tim Atkin 92 points
James Suckling 93 points
Wine Advocate 92 points
Region: Argentina, Mendoza, Valle de Uco Grape Variety: 85% Malbec & 15% Cabernet Franc
Tasting Notes: Gualtallary is recognized for its calcareous alluvial soils, and BenMarco Expresivo is the utmost expression of its typicity. It is a lineal, fresh wine with aromas of blackberries, pepper tree and violets that perfectly complement its mineral notes, its balanced natural acidity and its firm tannins. Besides, it has great aging potential.
Food Pairing: Red meats, roasted pork tenderloin, hard cheeses and cream-based sauces.
Critical Acclaim: James Suckling - 94 Points: ‘Blackberries, violets and chalk on the nose with hints of sea-salt flakes. Medium-bodied with tight, chewy tannins that are lively and fresh. Some savoury character to the pretty fruit at the finish. Drink or hold.’