Susana Balbo Signature – Cabernet Sauvignon
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Argentina
Mendoza
Wine
Red
The Facts
UPCs 2022 (750ml) - 8 58497 00514 1
Origins Argentina > Mendoza > Uco Valley
Appellation Uco Valley
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Cepage 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec
Winemaking Hand-harvested. Double selection process. Destemming. Selected yeasts. Push-downs and two pump-overs a day. Fermented at a maximum temperature of 28°C (82°F). Extended maceration for 35 days.
Aging 13 months in French oak (30% new, 70% second-use)
Annual Production 3500 cases (12-bot)
Markets Texas
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Mendoza’s classiest Cab
Aromas Blueberries, tobacco and pepper with floral and spicy notes.
Mouthfeel Intense and balanced acidity. Elegant, fine-grained tannins.
Tasting Notes A wine of a deep red color that displays vibrant aromas of blueberries, tobacco and pepper with floral and spicy notes. The acidity is intense and balanced, and the oak is blended with elegant, fine-grained tannins. In addition, a subtle minerality provides freshness, enhancing the wine and resulting in a long finish.
Selling Point A world-class Cabernet, Susana’s favourite red variety
Pairings Beef, pork, lamb, quail and other game birds, cream-based sauces.
Awards 93pts James Suckling, 93pts Tim Atkin
Sustainability Certified Sustainable
The Story
Making great wines requires courage, determination, and passion. With over forty years of experience since Susana Balbo's start as the first female winemaker in Argentina, she is proud to offer the best of myself through my signature wines. Cabernet Sauvignon is Susana's favorite varietal for making red wines, and this wine expresses all the power, elegance and pleasure that Argentine Cabernet Sauvignon can offer.
About Susana Balbo Signature
Producer Story
Founded in 1999, by Susana Balbo, Argentina’s first female winemaker, this family-run winery has been leading Argentina’s white wine revolution, with nearly 40% of the wines produced being high-end whites and rosés. The Signature range offers elegant, bold wines with artistic finesse, combining terroir knowledge with new and antique winemaking techniques.
Producer Story
Founded in 1999, by Susana Balbo, Argentina’s first female winemaker, this family-run winery has been leading Argentina’s white wine revolution, with nearly 40% of the wines produced being high-end whites and rosés. The Signature range offers elegant, bold wines with artistic finesse, combining terroir knowledge with new and antique winemaking techniques.
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