Susana Balbo Signature Malbec

Country: Argentina Region: Valle de Uco, Mendoza

Varietal: Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon

Category: Red Wine Style: Dry

Producer: Susana Balbo

Description:
The most recognised and well-known female oenologist in Argentina, Susana Balbo has been instrumental in the transformation of quality table wines in Argentinean viticulture. She is best known for her innovation and progressive spirit in developing wines with unique character and quality, and she is the first Argentinean oenologist ever hired as a consultant by European wineries. At Susana Balbo Wines, her family's winery in the famed Mendoza wine region of Argentina, Susana crafts her own signature label wines. They embody the complexity of various grapes along with her creativity as an oenologist to produce fine wines that express prestige, power and finesse. 

The Malbec Signature is produced with Malbec grapes and a small addition of Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from the Finca La Delfina vineyard, in Paraje Altamira, at 1,150 meters above sea level. The addition of Cabernet Sauvignon to the blend adds structure, resulting in a silky and balanced mouthfeel.

Tasting Notes:
With exploding aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and blueberries framed by hints of spices and mint. The wonderful aromas are mirrored on the palate and they are joined by ripe plum fruit and notes of toasty vanilla, bittersweet chocolate, and a hint of mint on the finish. This is a ripe and rich style of wine with a long velvety finish.

Food Pairing: Pasta, pizza, lamb