Susana Balbo Wines Benmarco Expresivo
Deep, bright ruby colour.
A complex nose of cassis, black pepper and cardamom.
Lively, fresh and incredibly long in the mouth, this wine shows the more feminine side to Gualtallary, while still delivering the trademark minerality in the finish.
Cheesy polenta with wild mushroom ragout.
Malbec (85%) and Cabernet Franc (15%), vintage 2018
Grapes grown in Gualtallary, Uco Valley at an elevation of 1,285m.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Acidity: 6.1 g/l
Drink until 2030
Winery sample for 2021 edition of South America Wine Guide.
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Benmarco Expresivo Malbec (85%) and Cabernet Franc (15%) blend from Susana Balbo Wines is an exotic wine with a complex nose of cassis, black pepper and cardamom. It is lively, fresh and incredibly long, and shows the more feminine side to Gualtallary, while still delivering the remarkable trademark minerality in the finish.
The BenMarco wines are a special range dedicated to the viticulturist, conceived from the vineyard to express the purity of every terroir with non-intervention winemaking. The focus is on picking at the optimal moment, using natural yeast for fermentation when possible, avoiding acidity adjustments, and racking into second- and third-use barrels.
More about Susana Balbo Wines
Susana Balbo Wines is the family winery of winemaker Susana Balbo and was established in 1999. It is located in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza and the winery is run by Susana, her two children José and Ana, and one of Argentina’s top viticulturists, Edy del Popolo.
The winery’s philosophy is to focus on sustainability, with a strong commitment to the environment and local community; terroir knowledge, by reflecting some of Argentina’s best wine terroirs in their wines; and winemaking skills, drawing on the team’s extensive experience.
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