Region: Mendoza, Argentina

Grape Variety: 100% Malbec

Background: Vista Flores, is an extraordinary Terroir. Its sandy loam and rocky soils guarantee good permeability, limits plant growth and assures perfect ripeness. BenMarco Malbec is testament to Uco Valley where it hails from, proffering a bouquet of fresh black fruit, floral notes of violets, with bright acidity, firm tannins and great length. The fruit is 100% Uco Valley, Vista Flores to be precise, and the wine is made in a big, brassy style with bags of juicy dark fruit; firm, well balanced tannins and fantastic length. In recent times the BenMarco project has been overseen by the amazing talent that is Edy del Popolo, now General Manager at Susana Balbo Wines and a very famous oenologist/winemaker in his own right. It's great to see that BenMarco is in such good hands.

Tasting Notes: Intense purple colour with a bouquet of black fruits, blackberry and black cherry. On the palate it is ripe, juicy and concentrated, with remarkable freshness. It features firm, velvety and polished tannins. The finish is long with lingering notes of dark fruits, spices and a slightly graphite character.

Food Pairing: Grilled red meats, sausages, seasoned or roasted pork, hard cheeses and pasta with meat-based sauces.

Awards:
Mundus Vini - Silver
Decanter World Wine Awards - Bronze

Critic Scores:
8Wines - 94 Points
James Suckling - 93 Points
Natalie MacLean - 92 Points
Vinous - 91 Points
Wine Spectator - 90 Points