2023 Susana Balbo Signature Malbec

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.

The Susana Balbo Malbec from the Signature series is the finest Malbec in the range. The wine comes from the Grand Cru area of Altamira, San Carlos in the Valle de Uco. The wine has a beautiful deep violet color with explosive aromas of blackberries, black cherries, and blueberries framed by hints of herbs and mint. The delicious aromas are reflected on the palate and are accompanied by ripe plum fruit and notes of toasted vanilla, bittersweet chocolate, and a touch of mint on the finish. This is a ripe and rich wine style with a long, velvety finish.

93/100 Suckling