Benjamin Blend Malbec Syrah Bonarda
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1–3 years of vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled red meats, beef empanadas, pasta with tomato-based sauces
✨ Technical Specifications
The Benjamin line by Nieto Senetiner pays tribute to Benjamín Nieto, one of the foundational pioneers of this historic Mendoza estate. Crafted as an approachable, fruit-forward introduction to the region's blending heritage, this wine combines Argentina's signature Malbec with the robust spice of Syrah and the juicy, deep-colored Bonarda—a grape brought to Argentina by Italian immigrants that became a cornerstone of everyday wine culture. Grown in the sunny, high-altitude vineyards of Mendoza, the grapes undergo temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel to preserve their vibrant primary fruit aromas. The result is an easy-drinking, convivial red that captures the warm, welcoming spirit of Argentine hospitality.
🍾 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
Malbec, Syrah, Bonarda
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13.5