02. Our Wines // ESTATE // BENEGAS | CABERNET FRANC
ORIGIN | BENEGAS | CABERNET FRANC
Juicy and attractive wines; elegant and complex with a lingering finish. In this line we present three varietals (Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc) and Don Tiburcio, a blend composed of five grapes (50% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot). Aged for 8 months in French oak barrels.
CHARACTERISTICS
Varietal composition: 100% Cabernet Franc,
Grapes Origin: Grapes from Finca Libertad, Mendoza Upper River Bank (850 meters above sea level), Cruz de Piedra, Maipu, Mendoza. Mixture of young vineyards descended from the ancient vineyards planted by Tiburcio Benegas en 1888.
Harvest time: Last week of April.
Winemaking process: Prefermentative cold maceration. Fermentation in tank at 25°C (77°F). Post fermentation maceration for two weeks. Racking and natural malolactic fermentation.
Ageing: 8 to 10 months in French oak barrels.
Tasting notes:
-Colour: Ruby red colour with brownish edges. Medium intensity.
-Nose: Herbaceous at the entrances, with fresh and complex aromas of red fruits such as currants, raspberries and plums.
-Mouth: Elegant at the entrance; meaty in the mid palate with friendly ripe and round tannins. Long and silky finish.
Ageing capacity : 8 years.
Serving temperature: Between 15°C – 17°C (59°F – 63°F).
INFORMATION
Premios:
2016 James Suckling (USA): 90 points
2015 James Suckling (USA): 91 points