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Susana Balbo - Vallée d'Uco BenMarco Expressivo 2020
Susana Balbo - Uco Valley BenMarco Expressivo 2020

Susana Balbo - Vallée d'Uco BenMarco Expressivo 2020

Vallée d'Uco|Red wine

96/100

James Suckling

93/100

Robert Parker

93/100

Adega

Argentina
Malbec
complex
potential
cocoa

"This blend of Malbec and Cabernet Franc, grown on a mountainside, will introduce you to complex and surprising aromas that invite you on a journey!"

“A nuanced yet deep nose, revealing crushed stone, fresh and vibrant blackberries and blueberries, followed by flowers, asphalt, cocoa powder, and chalk. Full-bodied, exuberant, and concentrated, yet not at all heavy. This wine is juicy, polished, and dense, with silky, chalky tannins that envelop the blueberry fruit. Full-bodied, tight, and well-integrated. Long and very appealing right now. 85% Malbec and 15% Cabernet Franc. Vegan. Drink now or celller.” (James Suckling 2022)

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Estate

Susana Balbo

Vintage

BenMarco Expressivo

Vintage

2020

Designation

Vallée d'Uco

Region

Argentina

Grape Varieties

85% Malbec, 15% Cabernet Franc

Regions

Gualtallary region, Mendoza (Uco Valley), calcareous alluvial soils, vineyards at an average elevation of 1,300 meters

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Manual selection of the grapes, destemming, light crushing, daily pumping over and racking, cold maceration for 4 days, temperature-controlled fermentation (maximum 30°C) with indigenous yeasts

Livestock Farming

Aged for 14 months in French oak barrels (70% first-use and 30% second-use)

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

Deep, brilliant ruby color

Nose

Expressive, with nice depth, aromas of dark fruits—blueberries and blackcurrants—along with notes of fresh flowers and cocoa beans, all enhanced by a very interesting, subtle hint of black olive in the finish

Palate

A smooth attack, with silky tannins complementing flavors of dark fruit, cut grass, and sweet, pleasant spices; the palate is complex and supported by a fresh, invigorating acidity, leading to a rich, slightly salty finish

Serve

At 14-16°C

Open

1 to 2 hours before

Drink starting at

2024

Drink before

2028

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with veal blanquette, roasted pork loin, or a tagine...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)

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

About the wine:

The BenMarco Expresivo 2020 is a blend of Malbec and 15% Cabernet Franc from Gualtallary, harvested during a hot, dry year when the grapes ripened quickly and fully, reaching an alcohol content of 14.5%. It features notes of creamy oak and sweet spices and was aged in new and used oak barrels for 14 months. It is juicy and medium-bodied, with fine tannins and chalky notes, as it was selected from whiter soils with more stones and limestone. 2022–2027
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2022 guide) 96/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

A nuanced yet deep nose, revealing crushed stone, fresh and vibrant blackberries and blueberries, followed by flowers, asphalt, cocoa powder, and chalk. Full-bodied, exuberant, and concentrated, yet not at all heavy. This wine is juicy, polished, and dense, with silky, chalky tannins that envelop the blueberry fruit. Full-bodied, tight, and well-integrated. Long and very appealing right now. 85% Malbec and 15% Cabernet Franc. Vegan. Ready to drink now or for aging.
Adega

Adega

Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

A red wine made from Malbec and Cabernet Franc grapes grown in Gualtallary, in the Uco Valley, aged for 14 months in French oak barrels, 70% of which are new. It features ripe red and black fruits, followed by floral, herbaceous, and spicy notes that appear on both the nose and the palate, all supported by firm, sandy tannins and refreshing acidity. The finish is full-bodied and lingering, with notes of plum, blackberry, fresh herbs, and violet. A beautiful expression of a hot vintage at Gualtallary.

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