Benjamin Merlot
⏳ Drikkevindue
Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years of vintage release to appreciate its fresh, fruit-forward character.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Grilled chicken, pasta with tomato-based sauces, mild cheeses
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The Benjamin line by Nieto Senetiner represents the youthful, vibrant spirit of Mendoza winemaking. Named in honor of the traditional Spanish term for the youngest sibling, Benjamin signifies freshness, accessibility, and early-drinking appeal. This Merlot is crafted to showcase the pure, uncomplicated fruit character of the variety when grown in the sunny, high-altitude vineyards of Mendoza. Unlike the estate's heavier, oak-aged reserves, the Benjamin Merlot undergoes a temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel to preserve its bright red fruit aromas, soft tannins, and juicy acidity. It is an approachable red that captures the daily wine-drinking culture of Argentina, where simple, well-made wines are shared around the family table.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Nieto Senetiner blev grundlagt i 1888 af italienske immigranter i den velansete Vistalba-underregion i Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, og regnes i dag for et af Argentinas mest historiske og toneangivende vinhuse. Da familierne Nieto og Senetiner overtog og revitaliserede ejendommen i 1969, forenede de mere end et århundredes vindyrkningstradition med moderne vinificeringsmetoder. Vinmarkerne er beliggende højt oppe ved Andesbjergenes udløbere, hvor det tørre klima skaber optimale betingelser for koncentrerede, harmoniske druer med en imponerende dybde. Vinhuset har vundet international anerkendelse for sine fyldige, udtryksfulde Malbec-vine og flagskibsserien Don Nicanor, som omfatter komplekse rødvinsblends, cuvéer fra gamle vinstokke og raffinerede enkeltdruevine.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Merlot
🍷 Alkoholprocent (ABV)
12.5-13.5