Susana Balbo - Vallée d'Uco Nosotros 2019
Argentina
Red
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Drink or Keep
99/100
James Suckling
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96/100
Tim Atkin
"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)
Features
Estate
Susana Balbo
Cuvée
Nosotros
Vintage
2019
Designation
Vallée d'Uco
Region
Argentina
Grape varieties
100% Malbec
Terroirs
Uco Valley region: Paraje Altamira, specific plot, vines located at 1100 metres altitude
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Double selection of berries, cold maceration for 14 days, fermentation in 6500-litre oak vats temperature-controlled (between 28-30°C) with indigenous yeasts, 15-20 days of maceration, malolactic fermentation in barrels.
Breeding
16 months in French oak barrels (80% new and 20% second use)
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense ruby colour, brilliant disk
Nose
Concentrated and complex, scents of black fruits such as blueberries and blackcurrants, with hints of fresh roses and violets, seductive and inviting.
Mouth
Characterful attack, fine-grained but firm tannins, structured, with flavours in line with those on the nose, prolonged freshness thanks to good acidity, long fruity and subtly peppery finish.
Serve
AT 14-16°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with prime rib, duck breast and roasted mushrooms, hot goat's cheese with Espelette pepper...
Susana Balbo
Uco Valley
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Rated wine (guide 2022 ) 99/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
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. To drink or to keep.
Tim Atkin
Rated wine (guide 2022) 96/100
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