Benjamin Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled sausages, pasta with bolognese sauce, medium-hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
The Benjamín line from Nieto Senetiner pays tribute to Benjamín Nieto, one of the foundational pioneers of this historic Mendoza estate. Crafted to showcase a friendly, fruit-forward, and highly approachable style, this Syrah is sourced from selected vineyards across Mendoza's high-altitude plains. Here, the intense Andean sunshine and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts allow the Syrah grapes to achieve optimal ripeness while retaining vibrant natural acidity. To preserve its fresh, primary fruit character, the wine undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks with minimal oak contact. The result is a bright, expressive red that captures the spicy, berry-rich essence of Argentine Syrah in its purest, most youthful form.
🍾 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
Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13.5%