Benegas Single Vineyard Sangiovese 2022
Red 14% ABV ABV Benegas
14 February 2026
Birthday present win
Got this as a birthday gift and I'm so glad I opened it on a night where I could actually pay attention to it. There's loads going on — cherry, pomegranate, something almost mineral-like at the end. Really rewarding if you sit with it rather than just gulping it down.
20 January 2026
Really impressed with this
Bought this for a dinner party and it was a hit. Loved the cherry flavours and the way it kept pulling me back for another sip. At £25 it's not cheap but honestly felt worth it for a special night.
17 January 2026
Interesting find
Picked this up after seeing it on a menu at an Italian place. The dried cherry on the finish is lovely and it's got this earthy quality that keeps it interesting. Not a blockbuster but a genuinely enjoyable bottle.
4 January 2026
Perfect steak night wine
Had this with a ribeye and it was absolutely brilliant. The tannins are smooth but they're there, and there's this herby thing going on that I really liked. 14% ABV but doesn't taste boozy at all which is impressive.
4 December 2025
Goes great with a roast
Tried this with a Sunday roast and it worked really well. Nice acidity that cuts through rich food. The herby notes reminded me a bit of Chianti which makes sense since it's Sangiovese. Would happily have it again.
23 November 2025
Solid Italian grape, Argentinian twist
Sangiovese from Argentina — not something you see every day. Tasted like sour cherry and pomegranate with a nice dryness to it. Good with pasta, good on its own. Would buy again at the right price.
13 October 2025
Expected more honestly
Maybe I was expecting too much but this didn't wow me. It's fine — cherry and some herbs, clean enough finish. Just felt a bit restrained for the price. My partner liked it more than I did so maybe it's just me.
7 October 2025
Nice but a bit steep
The wine shop guy recommended this and it's perfectly fine — pleasant cherry notes, decent finish. But £25.50 for a relatively unknown Argentinian red is a tough sell when there's so much good stuff at £15. I'd want it closer to £20.