BenMarco Malbec
WHY WE LOVE IT
- BenMarco Malbec comes from Los Chacayes, a wine-producing region located within the Uco Valley.
- This area is known for its exceptional terroir. The sandy, rocky loam soil provides excellent permeability, limits plant growth, and ensures optimal ripening of the grapes.
Varietal: 100% Malbec
Elaboration: Hand-selected grapes. Destemming and soft crushing. Daily push-downs. Extended maceration for 30 days. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts at no more than 28°C (82°F). Aged in second-use French oak barrels for 11 months.
Tasting Notes: BenMarco Malbec is a reflection of the Valle de Uco, featuring aromas of blackberries, hints of violets, a pronounced acidity, firm tannins, and a long finish.
PRESS
2020 – 92 Wine Advocate
2021- 92+ Wine Advocate | 92 Vinous | 91 Wine Enthusiast
2022 – 93 James Suckling | 91 Vinous |90 Wine Spectator
2023 -93 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.