BenMarco Cabernet Sauvignon
WHY WE LOVE IT
- BenMarco Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from grapes sourced from Los Árboles in Valle de Uco, located at an elevation of 1,150 meters (3,780 feet) above sea level.
- The region’s river soil promotes early ripening of grapes.
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Elaboration: Hand-selected bunches. Destemming and soft crushing. Pump-overs and delestage three times a day. Maceration extended to 25 days. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at no more than 28°C (82°F). In second-use French oak barrels for 11 months.
Tasting Notes: This Cabernet Sauvignon is an outstanding wine with lingering flavors of currant, cassis and plum combined with a hint of spice and juicy acidity. Good structure, firm tannins and a persistent finish.
PRESS
2019 – 92 Wine Advocate
2020 – 93 James Suckling
2021 – 92 Vinous
2022 – 93 Vinous | 92 James Suckling
2023 – 91 James Suckling
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
BenMarco Wines, a project of Susana Balbo Wines, focuses on showcasing Mendoza’s diverse terroirs through minimal intervention winemaking. With over 3,000 acres of vineyards in Argentina, Edgardo “Edy” Del Popolo, the General Manager and head winemaker, expertly highlights the region’s unique land and soils.