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. A beautiful balance between good ripeness and freshness, with very fine tannins. It is a short vintage (the shortest!) 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

Terroirs

Sandy and stony soils

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

30 days of maceration at 28°C

Livestock farming

11 months in French oak barrels previously used for 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 (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. A beautiful balance between good ripeness and freshness, with very fine tannins. It 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

Wine rated (2018 guide) 92/100

Rated: Recommended

About the wine:

The aromas of sour cherry are present, but the bouquet is certainly more complex, with notes of bark, asphalt, and blackcurrant liqueur. Full-bodied, with a subtle acidity, it’s round with a nice tannic structure and a satisfying mouthfeel on the finish. Best enjoyed now.

Customer rating

3.8/5

based on 5 reviews