AR Ben Marco Malbec Expresivo

BenMarco wines go higher in elevation and work in extreme site never explored before.Edgardo del Popolo, viticulturist and wine-maker for BenMarco, expresses through these wines the characteristics of the best soils and grapes of Mendoza.

Expresivo is harvested from Gualtallary Terroir, which translates in mineral notes, firm fine grained tannins and great length.

The result is a vertical wine with ultra-fine grained tannins, long after taste and great ageing potential.

VARIETALS 85% Malbec, 15% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE 2020

TECHNICAL DATA Alcohol 14.5%Total acidity 5.9 g/l

APPEARANCE Deep, bright ruby color.

NOSE Ripe black fruit aromas display a beautifully expressed fragrance with The calcareous alluvial soils is expressed by a linear and very fresh nose with aromas of blackberries and violets.

PALATE This is a vertical wine that stands out for its mineral notes, balanced natural acidity and firm tannins. Great aging potential.

AGEING 14 months, in French oak barrels (70% new and 30% second-use).

PAIRING Pairs well with red meats, roasted pork tenderloin, most cream-based sauces and hard cheeses.

READINESS FOR DRINKING Drink now through 2030.

96pts James Suckling

4.2 Vivino

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