Bodega Benegas

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It is located in the Luján de Cuyo region, carril Ardoz (off route 60). This old winery belonged to the family of Gladys Alurralde Norton, who was the mother of Federico J. Benegas Lynch. Agustín Alvarez, Governor of the Province of Mendoza in those years, finished the construction in 1901. It is one of the few historic relics that remain from the old Mendoza of the end of the 19th century. It was made of adobe with a stone underground cave to stow casks and it has spacious areas to store bottles both in summer and in winter, for temperature variations are minimal.

Benegas Lynch Cab Franc 2005
Benegas Lynch Cab Franc 2005

Benegas Lynch is born from exceptional vineyards that are a 100 years old. This Cabernet Franc is “prefiloxera” and, according to Michel Rolland, prestigious world wide oenologist, “unique in the world.” It is a wine with a red ruby color, with Bordeaux tones; profound, attractive, and clean and clear. Mint and chocolate, typical aromas of this variety, are the first scents than can be appreciated. These, combined with the toasted scents provided by the French oak casks. It is a wine that is soft in the mouth, velvety and of sweet tannins. Mature fruits stand out as well as a cool sensation provided by the mint. Chocolate aromas are also present creating complex combinations that make this wine something unique.
Wine Specs

  • Vineyard: Upper Mendoza River Bank, Cruz de Piedra, Maipú, Mendoza
  • Vines: 100 years old.
  • Production: 1,500 bottles
  • 18-months in new French oak casks

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