Vine Connections
Argentine Wine Portfolio
BenMarcoU U (Pedro Marchevsky - Viticulturist. Susana Balbo - Winemaker) The Wines
! Pedro’s “Precision Viticulture” creates incredible fruit. BenMarco Cabernet Sauvignon ! Winemaking focuses on preserving fruit character. BenMarco Malbec ! Ripe fruit, soft tannins, complexity through blending BenMarco Expresivo (Malbec based old-vine blend)
Budini0BU (Patricio Gouguenheim – Owner & Winemaker) The Wines
! Named after an endangered wild cat from the Pampas Budini Chardonnay ! An amazing value Budini Cabernet Sauvignon Budini Malbec
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Crios de Susana Balbo U (Susana Balbo – Owner & Winemaker) The Wines
Crios Torrontes ! Crios (means “offspring”) is a tribute to her children. Crios Rosé of Malbec ! Offers ripe fruit, perfect balance and structure to satisfy both Crios Malbec connoisseurs and novices. Crios Cabernet Sauvignon Crios Syrah-Bonarda
LaU Posta U (Ed y Nick – Owners. Luis Reginato – Winemaker) The Wines
! Argentina’s first grower-designated wines La Posta Bonarda, Armando Vineyard ! Offers a true “sense of place” from each wine La Posta Malbec, Pizzella Family Vineyard La Posta Malbec, Paulucci Vineyard La Posta Cocina Blend (Malbec, Bonarda, Syrah)
LucaU U (Laura Catena – Owner. Luis Reginato - Winemaker) The Wines ! Laura pioneered small-grower relations in Mendoza. Luca Chardonnay ! Only the best fruit from low-yeild, high elevation vineyards Luca Pinot Noir ! Incredible, limited production wines Luca Malbec Luca Beso de Dante Luca Laborde Double Select Syrah Nico by Luca Malbec mapema (Pepe Galante/Mariano de Paola – Owners & Winemakers) The Wines
! Made by two of Mendoza’s premier head winemakers mapema Sauvignon Blanc ! Long-time friends who collaborate on these labors of love after they mapema Tempranillo finish their day jobs mapema Malbec mapema Primera Zona
MendelU (Annabelle Sielecki – Owner. Roberto de la Mota – Winemaker.) The Wines
! One of Argentina’s most acclaimed winemakers Mendel Malbec ! Two top quality old-vine reds from the best lots of some of Argentina’s Mendel Unus oldest vines
Nosotros (Pedro Marchevsky - Viticulturist. Susana Balbo, Winemaker) The Wines ! Nosotros represents a wine that sums up their combined passion, skill, and visions. Nosotros (Malbec) ! Label is an illustration that evokes their separate paths of winemaker and viticulturist as they are woven into one.
Reginato (Jose & Pepe Reginato – Owners & Winemakers) The Wines ! Reginatos personally manage the whole process themselves from Reginato Blanc de Blanc grape to bottle. Reginato “Celestina” Sparkling Rosé of Malbec ! Some of Mendoza’s most sought after limited-production, boutique sparkling wines.
Susana Balbo Signature (Susana Balbo – Owner & Winemaker) The Wines ! The ultimate expression of Susana’s skill and artistry Susana Balbo Malbec Top barrel selections from her overall production ! Susana Balbo Cabernet Sauvignon ! Complex and powerful, with elegance and finesse Susana Balbo Brioso (Cabernet-based blend) Susana Balbo Late Harvest Malbec
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Tikal (Ernesto Catena – Owner. Luis Reginato – Winemaker.) The Wines ! Big, rich yet balanced wines for “serious fun” Tikal Patriota ! The blend names are aptly translated: “Patriotic” – “Love Affair” – Tikal Amorio “Rejoice” Tikal Jubilo