02. Our Wines // SINGLE VINEYARD // BENEGAS | CABERNET SAUVIGNON

ORIGIN | BENEGAS | CABERNET SAUVIGNON

A Passion for extreme quality.

Expressing the unique characteristics of each vineyard. Wines of high intensity and structure, with excellent body, ripe and sweet tannins and lingering taste. We have six different wines: Malbec is from the best terroir in Finca La Encerrada, as well as the Pinot Noir that is made on one hectare of that estate. The 3.5-hectare Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as Sangiovese’s 2.2 hectares, come from vineyards planted in 1935; the Syrah was planted in 1956 on 2.5 hectares and the blend composed of Cabernet Sauvignon (1935), Cabernet Franc (1899) and Merlot (1956) are all from Finca Libertad.

CHARACTERISTICS

Varietal Composition: 100% Sauvignon.

Grapes Origin: Selection of the best parcels from our Finca Libertad, Mendoza Upper River Bank (850 meters above sea level), Cruz de Piedra, Maipu, Mendoza. Grapes planted 88 years ago by the Benegas Family.

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: 12 months in French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes:

-Colour: Intense dark red colour, with brownish edges.

-Nose: Aromas of cherries, currants, plums and chocolate. Spicy and subtle herbaceous notes.

-Mouth: Notes of pine, cedar, graphite, chocolate and black olives. It will develop over time profound aromas and velvety structure. Balanced and elegant with a long and lingering finish.

Ageing Capacity: 8 years.

Drinking Temperature: Between 15°C – 17°C (59°F – 63°F).

INFORMATION

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Premios:

2013 Austral Spectator (Argentina): 91 points