Bodega Benegas

The roots of Bodega Benegas trace to 1883, when Don Tiburcio Benegas founded the original El Trapiche winery, recognized as one of three pillars of the wine industry in the Americas. The bodega building was constructed in 1901 by Governor Agustin Álvarez. Federico Benegas Lynch repurchased Finca Libertad in 1999 and led a thorough restoration of the historic winery from 1999 to 2004, delivering the first commercial harvest under the Bodega Benegas name in 2000.

• Original El Trapiche winery founded by Don Tiburcio Benegas in 1883
• Bodega building constructed in 1901 by Governor Agustin Álvarez
• Finca Libertad repurchased and restored by Federico Benegas Lynch starting in 1999
• First commercial harvest under the Bodega Benegas name in 2000

Finca Libertad sits at 850 meters above sea level in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. The soils are ancient alluvial river beds composed of stones, pebbles, sand, and clay, providing excellent drainage and mineral complexity. Cool air currents descending from the Andes Mountains create a microclimate with significant day-night temperature differentials, conditions that favor polyphenol development and the production of structured, aromatic wines. The family also operates Finca La Encerrada alongside Finca Libertad.

• 850 meters elevation in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
• 40 hectares at Finca Libertad on ancient alluvial river bed soils
• Andes-driven cool air currents create significant diurnal temperature variation
• Family vineyards include both Finca Libertad and Finca La Encerrada

Bodega Benegas grows Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Sangiovese, and Chardonnay across its vineyards. The estate holds some of the oldest Cabernet Franc vineyards in the world, with vines exceeding 100 years old. Wines are crafted to express terroir and varietal character, using French oak with a delicate hand to produce complex, elegant, well-balanced wines with a long finish.

• Cabernet Franc vines exceed 100 years old, among the world's oldest
• Eight varieties planted including Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Sangiovese, and Chardonnay
• French oak aging with delicate use to preserve fruit and terroir expression
• Wine style prioritizes complexity, elegance, and balance with a long finish

The restored bodega integrates modern technology within its historic adobe walls and original concrete pools. The stone cellar runs 80 meters long, 10 meters wide, and 10 meters deep, maintaining naturally cool temperatures year-round without artificial refrigeration. Total capacity reaches 800,000 liters, held across 80 concrete tanks ranging from 2,000 to 20,000 liters. Annual production stands at 50,000 cases, with 80% destined for export markets.

• Historic adobe walls and concrete pools preserved alongside modern winemaking equipment
• Stone cellar: 80 meters long, 10 meters wide, 10 meters deep with natural temperature regulation
• 800,000-liter capacity across 80 concrete tanks of varying size
• 50,000 cases produced annually; 80% exported