Susana Balbo - BenMarco Malbec 2016
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 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)
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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...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2018 guide) 92/100 (Excellent 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 good ripeness 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:
The aromas of morello cherry are present, but the wine certainly offers a more complex array of aromas, 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. Best enjoyed now.