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Susana Balbo - BenMarco Malbec 2016

Argentina

Red

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92/100

Robert Parker

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92/100

James Suckling

"Attention, limited quantities

"Produced from grapes sourced from a Chacayes vineyard in the Uco Valley, the 2016 BenMarco Malbec is floral, spicy, aromatic, scintillating and expressive, with great freshness and lots of aromatic herbs, black pepper and flowers. A fine balance between good ripeness and freshness, with very fine tannins. This is a short vintage (the shortest!) with moderate alcohol but good concentration." (Wine Advocate 2018 - Luis Gutiérrez)

Features

Estate

Susana Balbo

Cuvée

BenMarco Malbec

Vintage

2016

Designation

Vallée d'Uco

Region

Argentina

Grape varieties

100 % Malbec

Terroirs

Sandy and stony soils

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

30-day maceration at 28°C

Breeding

11 months in second-wine French oak barrels

Alcohol content

13.5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Deep red colour

Nose

Intense notes of red and black fruits and violets

Mouth

Full-bodied with fine tannins and a fresh finish

Serve

AT 14-16°C

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Ideal with a fine piece of beef, pork marinated in spices, a platter of mature cheeses...

Susana Balbo

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Uco Valley

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Expert opinion

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (2018 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Produced from grapes from a Chacayes vineyard in the Uco Valley, the BenMarco 2016 Malbec is floral, spicy, aromatic, scintillating and expressive, with great freshness and lots of aromatic herbs, black pepper and flowers. A fine balance between good ripeness and freshness, with very fine tannins. This is a short vintage (the shortest!) with moderate alcohol but good concentration. 200,000 bottles produced. In recent years, the grapes have also come from Altamira.

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated wine (2018 guide) 92/100

Recommended area

About the wine:

These Morello cherry aromas can be found again, but it certainly has a more complex set of aromas with notes of bark, asphalt and crème de cassis. Full-bodied, finely acidic, round with good tannic structure and a chewy finish. Drink now.

Customer reviews

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Note and review by M. VINCENT R. Published on 03/10/2020

Very good Malbec, but the value for money is not unbeatable...

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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS C. Published on 15/09/2020

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Note and review by M. SEROB G. Published on 19/04/2020

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