Red dry
Susana Balbo Crios Malbec Mendoza 2023 - a great choice for those who love red wines with fruitiness, light spices and a soft, yet strong character.
The wine's aroma profile is intense: notes of blackcurrant, blueberry and black cherry blend perfectly with light accents of spices and vanilla obtained during aging. Soft tannins and medium weight give the wine softness and elegance.
The 'Malbec' grapes are grown in Mendoza, in the Uco Valley, a thousand meters above sea level. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks.
The aging process lasts 8 months: 40% of the wine is stored in third and fourth-use French oak barrels.
Serve at 16 - 18 °C with: steak with black pepper and fresh herbs, grilled pork with apple and red wine sauce, burgers with blue cheese.
Susana Balbo is one of the most significant wine specialists in Argentina, whose contribution to the global wine industry is immense. For over 20 years, Susana consulted wineries across the world, helping them improve their wine production and raise the overall level of wine culture. In 1999, at the peak of her career, she founded her own winery, "Dominio del Plata," in the Mendoza region, where she fulfilled her long-held dream of producing high-quality wines. Susana Balbo is often referred to as the "Queen of Torrontés" because she revived this unique grape variety and began producing highly regarded 'Torrontés' wines that became popular worldwide. Her wines are characterized by exceptional fruitiness, aroma, and balanced taste, which appeal to even the most discerning wine enthusiasts. For these achievements, she was elected president of the "Wines of Argentina" organization three times, becoming the first woman to graduate with a degree in oenology in Argentina. "Dominio del Plata" winery is renowned for its high-quality wines, such as "Crios," "BenMarco," "Susana Balbo Signature," and "Nosotros." These wines reflect Susana Balbo's experience and her family's commitment to creating wines that have conquered the global market. Each wine from "Dominio del Plata" is distinguished by its unique taste, which attracts wine experts and enthusiasts from around the world.
Wine Style
"Dominio del Plata" wines are characterized by exceptional fruitiness, aroma, and balanced taste, which appeal to even the most discerning wine enthusiasts.
Prestigious Vineyards
The winery owns prestigious vineyards located in the Mendoza region:
These vineyards are complemented by other, lesser-known but equally high-quality plots in the Mendoza region.
Aging and Consumption Period
"Dominio del Plata" wines are produced to preserve natural fruitiness and freshness. Most white wines are consumed young, but some red wines have the potential to age.