Crios – Sustentia Malbec Organic
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Argentina
Mendoza
Wine
Red
The Facts
UPCs 2022 (750ml) - 8 58497 00555 4
Origins Argentina > Mendoza > Agrelo
Appellation Agrelo
Varietal Malbec
Cepage 100% Malbec
Winemaking Destemmed. Fermented in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts at 24º-26°C (75°-79ºF). Total maceration of 20 days. One daily pump-over.
Aging Seven months in stainless steel tanks. No oak
Annual Production 2,000 cases (12-bot)
Markets Texas
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Medium-bodied, round and pleasant
Aromas Red fruits: especially raspberries
Mouthfeel Very round tannins, a pleasant finish
Tasting Notes This Malbec stands out for its purity, a consequence of being produced with organic techniques and low intervention. Notes of red fruits −especially raspberries− stand out in the nose, while the palate is medium-bodied, with a pleasant finish and very round tannins, which are the contribution of the clay soils of Agrelo.
Selling Point An organic, estate-grown Malbec, with sustainable packaging
Pairings Roasted meats and/or game meats.
Awards 90pts James Suckling
Sustainability Certified Organic
The Story
Crios Sustentia wines are the view of the new generations that seek to leave their mark in pursuit of a sustainable and cared-for future, using the same tools as their parents: their hands, which give and receive to then create all over again. Made with organic grapes from our estate in Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo (3,215 ft.), Crios Sustentia Organic Malbec displays varietal and terroir purity, with notes of red berries standing out.
About Crios
Producer Story
With a strong desire to forge a legacy for her family, Susana Balbo, Argentina's first female winemaker, created CRIOS wines in honor of her children, José and Ana. The intertwined hands represent those of the three family members and also symbolize valuable tools for creation and action.
Producer Story
With a strong desire to forge a legacy for her family, Susana Balbo, Argentina's first female winemaker, created CRIOS wines in honor of her children, José and Ana. The intertwined hands represent those of the three family members and also symbolize valuable tools for creation and action.
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