Susana Balbo Signature Barrel Fermented Torrontés
Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Tasting Notes
A golden colored Torrontés with bright reflections. The nose is fragrant and complex, with hints of tropical fruits (especially lychee), citrus notes (such as lemon peel) and delicate floral aromas. The mouth is harmonious, with a balanced acidity that goes with some intense fruit flavors. It has a good, round body and a silky texture.
Food Pairings
Fish, shellfish and spicy, aromatic dishes from Indian, Chinese and Thai cuisines all pair well with this wine.
Winemaking Notes
Destemming, cooling down at 6°C (43°F) and maceration in the press with dry ice for 2 hours. Pressing at low pressure and fining. Fermentation in new French oak barrels and with selected yeasts.
Vineyard Notes
Region: Paraje Altamira, Valle de Uco, Mendoza
Elevation: 1,150 m.a.s.l. / 3,770 ft. (average)
Technical Info
Varietal: 100% Torrontés
Alcohol 13%
Acidity: 6 g/L
Tasting Notes
Golden color with bright reflections. The nose is fragrant and complex, with hints of tropical fruits, especially lychee, and citrus notes, such as lemon peel, with delicate floral aromas. The mouth is harmonious with balanced acidity, combined with intense fruit flavors. This wine has good, round body, with a silky texture.
Food Pairings
Fish, shellfish and spicy, aromatic dishes from Indian, Chinese and Thai cuisines all pair well with this wine.
Winemaking Notes
Hand-harvested. Destemming, cooling down at 6°C (43°F), maceration in the press with dry ice for 2 hours. Pressing at low pressure, then fining. 100% of the fermentation with selected yeasts in new French oak barrels.
Aging: 100% in new French oak barrels for 6 months.
Vineyard Notes
Region: Paraje Altamira, Valle de Uco, Mendoza
Elevation: 1,150 m.a.s.l. / 3,770 ft. (average)
Technical Info
Varietal: 100% Torrontés
Alcohol 11.5%
Acidity: 6.2 g/L
Tasting Notes
Enticing aromas that are strikingly similar to Viognier, with hints of white pear, white flowers and ripe peach. On the palate, it has a beautiful structure and acidity along with enticing fruit flavors that keep you coming back for another sip. Plenty of body for a wine that shows such delicate aromas and flavors. Fruity, floral and yet still quite dry.
Food Pairings
Delicate flavors such as fish and shellfish. Spicy and aromatic Indian, Chinese and Thai cuisine also go very well with this variety
Winemaking Notes
Hand picked, destemmed, Cooled at 6° C. Macerated with dry ice for 6 hours, low pressed. 100% Fermented in new French oak. Aged for 4 months in 100% new French oak barrels.
Vineyard Notes
Grapes grown at Finca La Delfina in Altamira, Uco Valley, at an elevation of 1,150 m.
Technical Info
100% Torrontés. Alcohol 13.5%; acidity 6.8 g/L.
Tasting Notes
Enticing aromas that are strikingly similar to Viognier, with hints of white pear, white flowers and ripe peach. On the palate, it has a beautiful structure and acidity along with enticing fruit flavours that keep you coming back for another sip. Plenty of body for a wine that shows such delicate aromas and flavours. Fruity, floral and yet still quite dry.
Food Pairings
Smoked meats, medium cheeses, fish, crab, sushi.
Winemaking Notes
Hand picked, destemmed, Cooled at 6° C. Macerated with dry ice for 6 hours, low pressed. 100% Fermented in new French oak. Aged for 3 months in 100% new French oak barrels.
Vineyard Notes
Grapes grown at Finca La Delfina in Altamira, Uco Valley, at an elevation of 1,150 m.
Technical Info
100% Torrontés. Alcohol 13.5%; acidity 6.6 g/L.