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Susana Balbo Signature Cabernet Sauvignon
Gualtallary, Valle de Uco, Uco Valley, Mendoza
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.
Food Pairings
Beef, pork, lamb, quail and other game birds, cream-based sauces.
Winemaking Notes
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.
Vineyard Notes
Grapes grown at Finca Dominio Gualtallary (Gualtallary Sur, Valle de Uco), at an elevation of 1,300 m / 4.265 ft. (average).
Technical Info
Varietals: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec
Alcohol: 14%
Acidity: 5.1 g/L.
Tasting Notes
Deep red color. This wine displays vibrant aromas of blueberries, tobacco and pepper with floral and spicy notes. The acidity is intense and balanced. The oak is blended with elegant, fine-grained tannins. A subtle minerality provides freshness and good length.
Food Pairings
Beef, pork, lamb, quail and other game birds, cream-based sauces.
Winemaking Notes
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. Aged 13 months in French oak (30% new, 70% second-use).
Vineyard Notes
Grapes grown at Finca Dominio Gualtallary (Gualtallary Sur, Valle de Uco), at an elevation of 1,300 m / 4.265 ft. (average).
Technical Info
Varietals: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec
Alcohol: 14%
Acidity: 5.4 g/L.
Tasting Notes
Deep red color. This wine has vibrant aromas of black fruit, tobacco and pepper with spicy-floral hints. It has an intense and well balanced acidity. The oak is beautifully integrated with elegant and fine grained tannins. A subtle minerality provides fresh-ness and good length.
Food Pairings
Beef, pork, lamb, quail and other game birds. Also pairs well with cream-based sauces.
Winemaking Notes
Double selection process. Destemming. Selected yeasts. Push-downs and two pump-overs daily. Fermentation at 28°C (82°F) maximum. Extended maceration for 35 days. Aged for 13 months in 30% new French oak barrels and 70% second-use French oak barrels.
Vineyard Notes
Grapes grown at Finca Dominio Gualtallary (Gualtallary Sur, Valle de Uco), at an elevation of 1,300 m / 4.265 ft. (average).
Technical Info
Blend is 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec Alcohol 14.5%; acidity 5.4 g/L.
Tasting Notes
Deep red color. This wine has vibrant aromas of black fruit, tobacco and pepper with spicy-floral hints. It has an intense and well balanced acidity. The oak is beautifully integrated with elegant and fine grained tannins. A subtle minerality provides fresh-ness and good length.
Food Pairings
Beef, pork, lamb, quail and other game birds. Also pairs well with cream-based sauces.
Winemaking Notes
Double selection process. Destemming. Selected yeasts. Push-downs and two pump-overs daily. Fermentation at 28°C (82°F) maximum. Extended maceration for 35 days. Aged for 13 months in 30% new French oak barrels and 70% second-use French oak barrels.
Vineyard Notes
Grapes grown at Finca Dominio Gualtallary (Gualtallary Sur, Valle de Uco), at an elevation of 1,285 m / 4.215 ft. (average).
Technical Info
Blend is 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec Alcohol 14.2%; acidity 5.7 g/L.
Tasting Notes
Deep, ruby red color with perfumed aromas of cassis, blackcurrants, redcurrants along with hints of roasted coffee. On the palate is ultra-sleek, with very fine tannins. Mint, dried herb and cassis flavors, with tangy acidity and well handled oak, nicely folded into the wine. A sublte minerality provides freshness and good length.
Food Pairings
Beef, pork, lamb, quail and other game birds. Also pairs well with cream-based sauces.
Winemaking Notes
Destemmed, lightly crushed. Pumping over and delestage 3 times a day. Max. temp. 30°C. Extended maceration 35 days. Aged for 13 months in 30% new French oak barrels and 70% second-use French oak barrels.
Vineyard Notes
Grapes grown at Finca Dominio Gualtallary, Uco Valley, at an elevation of 1,285 m (average).
Technical Info
Blend is 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Malbec Alcohol 13.9%; acidity 5.4 g/L.
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