Benjamin Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled chicken salad, light seafood dishes, fresh goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Benjamin Chardonnay by Nieto Senetiner is a vibrant tribute to the estate's rich history, named in honor of Benjamin Nieto, one of the pioneering figures who helped shape the winery's legacy in Mendoza. Crafted to showcase the youthful, energetic side of Argentine white winemaking, this Chardonnay is sourced from selected vineyards across Mendoza, where the dramatic diurnal temperature shifts of the Andean foothills lock in bright acidity and fresh fruit flavors. Unlike heavily oaked styles, this wine is fermented and aged primarily in stainless steel tanks to preserve its pure, expressive varietal character, offering a delightful bouquet of green apple, pear, and tropical citrus notes.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1888 by Italian immigrants in Vistalba, Bodega Nieto Senetiner stands as one of the historic pillars of Luján de Cuyo viticulture. Acquired by the Nieto and Senetiner families in 1969 and integrated into Molinos Río de la Plata in 1998, the estate commands prime holdings across Vistalba and Agrelo, including Finca Villa Blanca and Finca Las Tortugas. Situated between 950 and 1,150 meters above sea level against the Andean backdrop, the vineyards thrive on alluvial clay-loam and gravelly soils subjected to wide diurnal temperature shifts and intense high-altitude sunlight. Winemaker Santiago Mayorga crafts both classic reds and pristine, aromatic whites and rosés with modern precision. While globally acclaimed for benchmark Malbec and heritage Bonarda, the estate demonstrates deft mastery of aromatic and refreshing profiles through everyday and fruit-forward ranges such as Benjamín, Fran, and Emilia, preserving pure varietal expression, vibrant natural acidity, and refined balance across Torrontés, Moscatel de Alejandría, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay.
🍇 Grapes
Chardonnay
🍷 ABV
12.5-13%