2025 Susana Balbo Crios Torrontes

Susana Balbo is one of Argentina's leading and most innovative winemakers. In 1981, Susana graduated as the first female oenologist in Argentine wine history. Subsequently, she worked as a winemaker for various major wine estates for 25 years. She is often regarded as the 'Evita Péron' of Argentine viticulture: influential, beloved, and a tad controversial. Under her motto 'where there's a will, there's wine,' she is paving her way to her ultimate dream: her own winery where she can unleash her full potential on her ideas for creating sublime wines. In 1999, she started her own wine estate, Dominio del Plato, in the heart of the Lujan de Cuyo in Mendoza. The winery is situated in a breathtaking setting against the backdrop of the Andes Mountains. In 2016, the name was changed to Susana Balbo Wines.

Susana is known as the 'Queen of Torrontés' for her role in transforming Torrontés from an unknown blending grape into Argentina's white star. This Críos Torrontés is crisp, refreshing, and aromatic, with a bouquet of citrus fruits, passion fruit, lychee, and white flowers. Lively acidity, a touch of creaminess, and a long, mineral finish lend depth and balance to the palate.

The wine is an excellent accompaniment to smoked meats, mild to medium-bodied cheeses, and seafood (especially crab, shrimp, raw and marinated fish). It is also a delicious wine to pair with Asian dishes and sushi, and a surprising partner for goat cheese.