Susana Balbo

Susana Balbo - Vallée d'Uco Crios Malbec 2022

"An Argentinian malbec you could fall in love with according to Jancis Robinson!"

"Deliciously bright, pure and energetic, Malbec has a sweet fruit flavor that could be red, purple, blue or black, but is simply ripe and, if it were a berry, would explode in your mouth. It tastes like someone playing the piano with chopsticks. It has a bit of the same brittle taste as melted milk chocolate when poured over frozen vanilla ice cream. It's fun and mountain fresh. You could fall in love with Argentine Malbec right here." (Jancis Robinson 2023)

Susana Balbo - Vallée d'Uco BenMarco Expressivo 2020

"This mountain-side blend of Malbec and Cabernet Franc will introduce you to complex and surprising aromas that invite you to travel!

"A nuanced but deep nose, showing crushed stones, fresh, bright blackberries and blueberries, then flowers, asphalt, cocoa powder and chalk. Broad, exuberant and concentrated, but not at all heavy. Juicy, polished and dense, with silky, chalky tannins that coat the blueberry fruit. Fleshy, tight and homogeneous. Long and very seductive now. 85% Malbec and 15% Cabernet Franc. Vegan. Drink or cellar. (James Suckling 2022)

Susana Balbo - Vallée d'Uco Nosotros 2019

"A 99/100 from James Suckling whose praise makes this a real treasure from the Uco Valley to have in your cellar!"

"Classy, layered nose showing minty blackberries, tart black cherries, cassis, cigars and minerals, then cocoa powder and a finely tuned balsamic flavor. A medium- to full-bodied red with wonderful freshness, juicy fruit and confidence on the palate. Incredibly long, concentrated and impeccable. Really well-balanced, complex and persistent. Genuine harmony and length." (James Suckling 2022)

Susana Balbo - Vallée d'Uco Crios Torrontés 2023

"Taste a ready-to-drink Torrontés with typical Argentine flavours!"

"Typical Torrontès aromas of white flowers, lychees and lemongrass. Becomes slightly more mineral on the palate, with crisp white fruit and a dry, floral finish of medium length. Simple and well-made. Drink now. Screw cap." (James Suckling 2024)

Susana Balbo - Crios Chardonnay 2020

2.5/5 (2 reviews)

A typical, aromatic Chardonnay with notes of white flowers and nuts. Smooth and full-bodied on the palate, with a subtle woodiness yet full of freshness. A gourmet wine with finesse, to be enjoyed with steamed dishes, for example.

Susana Balbo - BenMarco Expressivo 2016

"There's great purity in the BenMarco Expresivo 2016. It's floral, airy, fresh and complex, and it's still very young and alive in a way that I really like. This year's blend is 75% Malbec and 25% Cabernet Franc, with all the herbs and wildflowers of Gualtallary. It has a vibrant mouthfeel, with the typicities of each varietal well integrated and complementary." (Wine Advocate 2018 - Luis Gutiérrez)

Susana Balbo - BenMarco Malbec 2016

3.8/5 (5 reviews)

"Attention, limited quantities

"Produced from grapes sourced from a Chacayes vineyard in the Uco Valley, the 2016 BenMarco Malbec is floral, spicy, aromatic, scintillating and expressive, with great freshness and lots of aromatic herbs, black pepper and flowers. A fine balance between good ripeness and freshness, with very fine tannins. This is a short vintage (the shortest!) with moderate alcohol but good concentration." (Wine Advocate 2018 - Luis Gutiérrez)