Susana Balbo Signature – White Blend
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Argentina
Mendoza
Wine
White
The Facts
UPCs 2023 (750ml) - 8 58497 00530 1
Origins Argentina > Mendoza > Uco Valley
Appellation Uco Valley
Varietal Torrontes
Cepage 38% Torrontes, 32% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Semillon
Winemaking Sauvignon Blanc and Semillón: Destemmed. Macerated in the press with dry ice for 4 hours (before pressing), pressing, fining for 24 hours. The Semillón was devatted to stainless steel tanks and the Sauvignon Blanc to barrels. Fermented with natural yeasts. Torrontés: Destemmed. No maceration during pressing. Selected yeasts. Fermented in barrels. Once fermentation had finished, the wine was kept on lees for two months to improve the mouthfeel. Final blending and racking to oak barrels for four more months.
Aging French oak barrels (60% new, 40% second-use) for 5 months
Annual Production 2200 cases (12-bot)
Markets Texas
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Intriguing &exotic, a pioneering, mould-breaking white blend
Aromas Floral and citrus aromas, hints of fresh grass, white fruits and orange
Mouthfeel Mineral, persistent finish
Tasting Notes It displays floral and citrus aromas that combine with hints of fresh grass, white fruits and orange. In the mouth, floral, fresh and fruity flavors are in perfect balance with the unctuousness of a successful aging in barrels. A wine with a mineral, persistent finish and a great aging potential.
Selling Point An inspiration for a new raft of white blends in Argentina
Pairings Fish, rabbit, Asian food and spicy and hot sauces.
Awards 93pts Tim Atkin, 93pts James Suckling
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. This White Blend combines Torrontés, Semillón and Sauvignon Blanc grapes, all sourced from Valle de Uco, and is an innovative wine that has had an important influence on the white blend category in Argentina.
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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