Bodega Benegas

http://www.bogegabenegas.com

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 Sangiovese 2007
Benegas Sangiovese 2007

Sangiovese, the most famous grape from Tuscany (Italy), generally blending with other varieties, is used by Federico Benegas Lynch to produce a wine a 100% Sangiovese with a great personality. This wine shows the innovation, the excellence and the uniqueness of Benegas wines. Deep and strong red colors, typical of the Sangiovese, the most characteristic grape of Tuscany. This wine has sweet and fruity aromas. Intense flavor that evoke raspberry, strawberry, red cherry and ripe berries.

Wine Specs

  • Vineyard: Libertad
  • Vines: 55 years old (average)
  • Production: 14,446 bottles
  • 12-months in French oak casks

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