A fine-tannined, polished red with a medium body, refined texture and lovely length. Goes on and on. Just hints of asphalt, tar and graphite at the end. Drink or hold.

The 2019 BenMarco Malbec was produced with fruit from Chacayes in the Valle de Uco, it is floral, spicy, aromatic, showy and expressive, with lots of aromatic herbs, black pepper and flowers. It has both good ripeness and freshness, with very fine tannins. It's ripe without excess and elegant. 240,000 bottles produced.

The 2019 Malbec BenMarco hails from Los Chacayes, Uco Valley and was aged in used barrels for 11 months. Bright purple in color, the precise nose offers notes of violets and country herbs alongside hints of plum and blackberry. The 2019 is juicy in the mouth with a tacky, expansive flow that's subsequently channeled by the tannins and is balanced out by the acidity before the long, fruity finish.