Susana Balbo
In 1999, after working more than 20 years as a consultant winemaker for national and international wine companies, Susana decided to have her dream come true and started to build Susana Balbo Wines in the heart of Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. After more than 10 years of steady growth in foreign markets, another one of her dreams was fulfilled: her children, José, winemaker graduated from UC Davis (California) and Ana, Bachelor of Business Administration from University San Andrés (Buenos Aires) decided to go on with the family tradition and join Susana Balbo Wines team. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, Susana Balbo Wines is characterized by its simple and unique architecture, designed for the production of high-end wines. Each grape variety is hand- picked and carefully handled so as to maintain the fruit expression and achieve wines with a singular unique style. During the last years, Susana and her team have been working tirelessly on meeting the international highest quality standards and have showed their commitment to some of the major issues of the 21st century: food safety, environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Susana Balbo 'Signature' Malbec 2019
$17.95 $23.47
86a
Argentina » Mendoza Province
Tasting notes Beautiful deep violet color. It is a balanced and well-structured wine with flavors of raspberry, dark plum and currant that feature plenty of refined
Susana Balbo 'Signature' Malbec 2018
James Suckling 93 A red with blackberry and blueberry aromas. Hints of tar. Medium body. Very fine tannins. Shows a pretty, chocolate and hazelnut aftertaste. by James
Susana Balbo 'Signature' Malbec 2017
James Suckling 94 The aromas of this wine are so wonderful with blue fruit, blackberries and black tea. Ample violet undertones. Medium to full body, very
Susana Balbo 'Signature' Malbec 2016
"Beautiful reddish-purple color. Aromas and flavors of crushed blueberries, cherries and blackberries with accents of dark spice. Medium body with very subtle and chalky texture."
Susana Balbo 'Signature' Malbec 2015
James Suckling 92 "Aromas of oyster shell and iodine with lots of dark fruits. Full body, mushroom and berry character. Flavorful finish. Different profile for malbec." Wine
Susana Balbo 'Signature' Malbec 2014
James Suckling 93 A generous and rich red with lots of blackberry and spice character. Hints of green pepper and spice. Full body, round tannins and
Susana Balbo 'Signature' Malbec 2013
James Suckling 92 "A very refined red with fine tannins, dark chocolate and dark fruits. Full-bodied, tight and pretty. Lovely tannin and fruit tension in this
Susana Balbo 'Signature' Malbec 2012
James Suckling 93 "A fresh, balanced and harmonious red with cherries, berries and hints of nutmeg character. Full and super integrated with fine tannins and a
Susana Balbo 'Signature' Malbec 2011
Stephen Tanzer 91 "Full, saturated red-ruby. Very pure, soil-inflected aromas and flavors of blackberry liqueur, mocha, truffle and smoky minerality, complicated by hints of milk
Susana Balbo Malbec 2010
International Wine Cellar 89 "Includes 5% cabernet sauvignon, Good saturated ruby. Crushed blackberry and bitter chocolate on the nose. Dense and sweet but a bit chunky,
Susana Balbo Malbec 2009
Wine Advocate 92 " The 2009 Malbec included 5% Cabernet Sauvignon in its makeup and received the same elevage as the Cabernet. Attractive aromas of pain
Susana Balbo 'Brioso' 2008
Wine Advocate 93 "The 2008 Brioso is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Malbec, 10% Merlot, with the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, aged
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