Susana Balbo - Vallée d'Uco Crios Malbec 2022
92/100
James Suckling
91+/100
Robert Parker
16/20
Jancis Robinson
"An Argentine Malbec that 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 burst in your mouth. It's like someone playing the piano with chopsticks. It has a slightly crunchy taste, like melted milk chocolate poured over frozen vanilla ice cream. It's fun and fresh as a mountain. You could fall in love with Argentine Malbec right here." (Jancis Robinson 2023)
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Eye
Deep, brilliant purple color
Nose
Intense and fresh, with aromas of red fruits such as cherry and raspberry, complemented by scents of violets and spices.
Mouth
Supple attack, balanced with a lovely tangy structure, very fresh, delicious aromas, long finish ending with subtle woody and spicy notes.
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with chicken curry, empanadas, chocolate mousse...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2022 guide) 91+/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
When tasting the Crios Malbec 2022 alongside the new organic wine, it was easy to see that this wine from the Uco Valley (from Los Chacayes, Vista Flores, Los Árboles, and Gualtallary Sur) is more subtle and has a different balance despite very similar parameters. Here, 40% of the volume spends eight months in used French oak barrels, but there is no aromatic influence from the aging. It is fresh, balanced, and juicy, but with a little more austerity and fine-grained tannins. It is clean, accessible, and flavorful. 2023-2025
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2023 guide) 16/20
About wine:
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's like someone playing the piano with chopsticks. It has a slightly crunchy taste, like melted milk chocolate poured over frozen vanilla ice cream. It's fun and fresh as a mountain breeze. You could fall in love with Argentine Malbec right here. 2023-2025
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
A fresh and spicy Malbec with lots of red currants, red cherries, and a hint of black olives. On the palate, it is linear and juicy, with medium body and a savory, fruity finish. Elegant tannins weave their way through the whole. Drink now.