




Susana Balbo Signature Cabernet Sauvignon
Gualtallary, Valle de Uco, Uco Valley, Mendoza
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.
Technical Info
Blend is 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec Alcohol 14.5%; acidity 5.4 g/L.
Vineyard Notes
Grapes grown at Finca Dominio Gualtallary (Gualtallary Sur, Valle de Uco), at an elevation of 1,300 m / 4.265 ft. (average).
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.
Technical Info
Blend is 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec Alcohol 14.2%; acidity 5.7 g/L.
Vineyard Notes
Grapes grown at Finca Dominio Gualtallary (Gualtallary Sur, Valle de Uco), at an elevation of 1,285 m / 4.215 ft. (average).
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.
Technical Info
Blend is 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Malbec Alcohol 13.9%; acidity 5.4 g/L.
Vineyard Notes
Grapes grown at Finca Dominio Gualtallary, Uco Valley, at an elevation of 1,285 m (average).
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 20-30 days. Aged for 13 months in 30% new French oak barrels and 70% second-use French oak barrels.
Technical Info
Blend is 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc Alcohol 13.6%; acidity 5.4 g/L.
Vineyard Notes
Grapes grown at Finca Brío in Los Árboles, Uco Valley, at an elevation of 1,167 m.
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 20-30 days. Aged for 13 months in 70% new French oak barrels and 30% second-use French oak barrels.
Technical Info
Blend is 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot. Alcohol 14.5%; acidity 5.4 g/L.
Vineyard Notes
Grapes grown at Finca Brío in Los Árboles, Uco Valley, at an elevation of 1,120 m.