Description

WINEMAKER NOTES

Los Árboles has a stony soil that allow for early ripening. Benmarco Cabernet Sauvignon is a bright wine with persistent flavors of currant, cassis, plum, plus a hint of herbs and juicy acidity, finishes with firm tannins and very good grip.

PAIRING

Beef, sausages, spiced or grilled pork, medium-strong cheeses, and meat-based pasta sauces.

VINTAGE 2013
VARIETALS 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc.
REGIONS Los Árboles (Uco Valley)
ELEVATION 1.167 m AMSL
HARVEST METHOD Hand-Harvested
VINIFICATION Max. Temp. 28° C. 26 days of contact with the skins. Sur lees conservation with batonage. Complete malolactic fermentation.
ANALYTICS ALCOHOL 14.3 %
ACIDITY 5.4g l
OAK AGEING 11 months, 100% second use French oak.