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Product Name: BenMarco Malbec 2001

Varietal Composition: 85% Malbec, 10% Syrah, 5% Bonarda

Vineyard Locations: Lujan de Cuyo-Agrelo, San Carlos-La Consulta,

(Department-District) Lujan de Cuyo-Chacras de Coria, Tupungato-Villa Bastias

Avg. Vineyard Elev.: 3,180 feet

Avg. Age of Vines: 13 years

Rootstock: Ungrafted

Harvest Method: Hand-harvested

Oak Regimen: 11 months in 50% new French, 50% 1-year American barriques

Fining: None

Filtration: None

Alcohol: 13.0%

pH: 3.56

T.A. 5.47

Total Case Production: 1029 cases

 

Tasting Notes/Food Pairing Suggestions
Beautiful deep purple color with aromas of red fruits and some oak. Lush and penetrating on the palate with black cherry and cocoa flavors. A hint of sweet oak accompanies the soft tannins on the long finish. This wine shows why the Argentine people are in love with the Malbec grape. Pedro included a small amount of Syrah and Bonarda in the wine for greater complexity and to achieve better balance. Pairs well with a wide range of foods including grilled or roasted beef, spiced or grilled pork, veal, rabbit, medium-strong cheeses, or even meat-based pasta sauces.

About the Name/Label
BenMarco means "son of Marcos" in Hebrew. Pedro produces his wines as an homage to his father, Marcos who taught him how to plant, tend, and love the vineyards. The grapevine illustrated on the label is modeled after the wide-trellised vines that Pedro has planted on the borders of his vineyards (instead of unattractive fences).

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