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Susana Balbo - BenMarco Malbec 2016

Name: Susana Balbo - BenMarco Malbec 2016
Brand: Susana Balbo
Rating: 3.8 (5 reviews)

Vallée d'Uco|Red wine

3.8/5 (5 customers)

92/100

Robert Parker

92/100

James Suckling

"Please note: limited quantities available"

“Made from grapes grown in a vineyard in Chacayes in the Uco Valley, the 2016 BenMarco Malbec is floral, spicy, aromatic, vibrant, and expressive, with great freshness and plenty of aromatic herbs, black pepper, and flowers. It strikes a beautiful balance between ripe fruit and freshness, with very fine tannins. This is a light-bodied vintage (the lightest!) with moderate alcohol but good concentration.” (Wine Advocate 2018 – Luis Gutiérrez)

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Susana Balbo

Vintage

BenMarco Malbec

Vintage

2016

Designation

Vallée d'Uco

Region

Argentina

Grape Varieties

100 % Malbec

Regions

Sandy and stony soils

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

30 days of maceration at 28°C

Livestock Farming

11 months in French oak barrels previously used for a second wine

Alcohol Content

13.5%

Eye

Deep red dress

Nose

Intense, with notes of red and black berries and violets

Palate

Full-bodied with delicate tannins and a lovely freshness on the finish

Serve

At 14-16°C

Drink before

2026

Food and Wine Pairings

Perfect with a nice cut of beef, spiced marinated pork, or a platter of aged cheeses...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2018 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Made from grapes grown in a vineyard in Chacayes in the Uco Valley, the 2016 BenMarco Malbec is floral, spicy, aromatic, vibrant, and expressive, with great freshness and plenty of aromatic herbs, black pepper, and floral notes. It strikes a beautiful balance between ripe fruit and freshness, with very fine tannins. This is a short vintage (the shortest!) with moderate alcohol but good concentration. 200,000 bottles were produced. In recent years, grapes have also come from Altamira.

James Suckling

Wine rated (2018 guide) 92/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

You can still detect those morello cherry aromas, but it certainly has a more complex bouquet with notes of bark, asphalt, and crème de cassis. Full-bodied, with a subtle acidity, round, and featuring a lovely tannic structure and a satisfying chewiness on the finish. Ready to drink now.

Customer Rating

3.8/5

based on 5 reviews