Susana Balbo
Barrel Fermented Valle De Uco Torrontes
Valle De Uco, Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina

Citrus peel and some flowery notes on the nose. Bright acidity that doesn't meld completely with the oak treatment. Should probably be cellared longer.
Citrus peel and some flowery notes on the nose. Bright acidity that doesn't meld completely with the oak treatment. Should probably be cellared longer.
1 person found it helpfulDec 26th, 2017
Interesting & really balanced with oak aging. Delicate apples, lemon & vanilla
Interesting & really balanced with oak aging. Delicate apples, lemon & vanilla
1 person found it helpfulAug 13th, 2015
Nose of flint, roasted nuts. Grapefuit, meyer lemon, melon rind and dust. Really complex and wonderfully executed
Nose of flint, roasted nuts. Grapefuit, meyer lemon, melon rind and dust. Really complex and wonderfully executed
1 person found it helpfulJul 16th, 2015Not my style of #torrontes The grape is already quite low in acid and this being #barrelfermented does not help give the wine any lift. Nothing unpleasant but nothing exciting. #susanabalbo #argentina #ctbucklinwine
Not my style of #torrontes The grape is already quite low in acid and this being #barrelfermented does not help give the wine any lift. Nothing unpleasant but nothing exciting. #susanabalbo #argentina #ctbucklinwine
Aug 7th, 2016
I guess I'm just used to the pure fruit aspect in traditional Torrontes ( no oak) this is very ripe and can handle the oak fermentation (3 months) medium toast French barrels. Probably barriques. Although the bright crisp rounded flavors of non oak is better.
I guess I'm just used to the pure fruit aspect in traditional Torrontes ( no oak) this is very ripe and can handle the oak fermentation (3 months) medium toast French barrels. Probably barriques. Although the bright crisp rounded flavors of non oak is better.
Feb 16th, 2015Bright golden color. Aromas of stone and tropical fruits along with fresh herbs, wet stones and fresh cut grass. Flavors of ripe peaches, mango, pineapple and lychee fruit. Distinct mineral, saline and citrus notes on the long finish. Creamy texture and low acidity. Very interesting expression of the varietal. Well crafted, balanced and elegant.
Bright golden color. Aromas of stone and tropical fruits along with fresh herbs, wet stones and fresh cut grass. Flavors of ripe peaches, mango, pineapple and lychee fruit. Distinct mineral, saline and citrus notes on the long finish. Creamy texture and low acidity. Very interesting expression of the varietal. Well crafted, balanced and elegant.
Sep 13th, 2025I like it, but the reduction note is a tad overpowering.
I like it, but the reduction note is a tad overpowering.
May 11th, 2019
Powerfully floral on an unexpectedly light, chalky, linear background. Pure and with deceptive power, this is wow for the $$ and so different...Riesling meets Chablis in a dry place.
Powerfully floral on an unexpectedly light, chalky, linear background. Pure and with deceptive power, this is wow for the $$ and so different...Riesling meets Chablis in a dry place.
Feb 4th, 2018


