Susana Balbo - Signature Malbec 2020
- Producer Susana Balbo Signature
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Blend
95% Malbec
5% Petit Verdot - Country Argentina
- Region Mendoza
- Appellation Uco Valley
- UPC 858497005134
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Item# 99180-20
James Suckling
93pt
Vinous Media
94pt
Tasting notes
Beautiful deep violet color. It is a balanced and well-structured wine with flavors of raspberry, dark plum and currant that feature plenty of refined savory accents. Hints of mineral and smoke appear on its elegant, velvety and long finish. Well integrated oak and filigree tannins. Pair with beef, pork, game meats, cream-based sauces.
Vinification
The vineyards for this wine were hand-harvested and located at an elevation of 4,000 feet. Destemmed, lightly crushed. Pumping over 3 times a day. Max. Temp. 30°C. Extended maceration for 35 days. 13 months in 80% new French oak barrels and 20% second use French oak barrels.
Estate
Susana’s Signature wines capture her ultimate expression as a winemaker - creating bold wines with artistic finesse that you never get tired of drinking. The wide range of styles in Susana’s Signature wines highlight the breadth of winemaking expertise Susana brings to the winery. Susana’s winemaking approach is to seamlessly apply her human touch and enhance (not mask) the grape’s character, preserving all elements of terroir.