Benjamin Blend Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Bonarda
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed within 1–3 years of vintage release while its fresh fruit profile is at its peak.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled flank steak, pasta Bolognese, medium-aged cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
The Benjamin range from Nieto Senetiner is named in honor of Benjamin Nieto, one of the foundational figures of this historic Mendoza estate. Designed to showcase a vibrant, youthful, and highly approachable side of Argentine winemaking, this unique blend brings together three distinct red varieties. Cabernet Sauvignon provides a firm backbone of structure and subtle spice, Merlot contributes a soft, velvety texture and plum-forward fruitiness, while Bonarda—Argentina's beloved heritage grape—infuses the blend with bright acidity and juicy red berry notes. Sourced from selected vineyards across Mendoza's high-altitude plains, the grapes benefit from intense sunlight and cool night breezes, preserving their natural freshness. The winemaking emphasizes temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel with minimal oak contact, resulting in an easy-drinking, fruit-centric red that captures the everyday spirit of Mendoza's wine culture.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1888 by Italian immigrants in the premier Vistalba subregion of Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Nieto Senetiner stands as one of Argentina's foundational and most storied wineries. Expanded and revitalized by the Nieto and Senetiner families beginning in 1969, the estate pairs more than a century of viticultural heritage with modern vinification techniques. Nestled in the high-altitude foothills of the Andes, the vineyards thrive in semi-arid conditions that produce concentrated, balanced fruit with remarkable depth. The winery is internationally celebrated for its rich, expressive Malbecs and its flagship Don Nicanor portfolio, showcasing complex red blends, old-vine selections, and refined varietal wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bonarda
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13.5%