Susana Balbo

Susana Balbo is a family winery specialized in making upmarket wines. Located in Agrelo, Mendoza, at the base of the Andes, the winery was founded in 1999 by Susana Balbo, Argentina's first female oenologist.

The winery has a multidisciplinary team composed of Susana's children José and Ana. Everyone who works at Susana Balbo shares their founder's values, vision and passion for creating quality wines.

 

Susana Balbo Signature Barrel Fermented Torrontés 2021 – TS

Province: Mendoza
Region: Uco Valley
Subregion: Paraje Altamira
Elevation: 1.150 masl
Varietal: 100% Torrontés
Vineyard size: 6.73 ha
Vineyard age: 16 years old
Yields: 129 qq/ha
Irrigation: drip irrigation
Soil composition: sandy loam. With calcium carbonate inlays. Colluvial stones.
Training method: VSP Double Guyot
Harvest date: 2021
Type of viticulture: conventional

Winemaking and ageing
Whole cluster: The grapes were pressed directly by pneumatic press, without destemming and at low pressure, separating the flor wine from the pressing
Yeast: selected
Fermentation container: new French oak barrels
Maceration technique: dry ice maceration for 2 hours
Fermentation temperature: 14º to 16ºC
Length of fermentation: 15 days
Malolactic fermentation: no
Size/material of the aging container: 225 liters / French oak barrels
Age of container if wood: new
Type of barrel and Cooperage: Taransaud French oak barrel
Time of aging in container: 6 months
Time of aging in bottle: 4 to 6 months

Analytical data
Alcohol: 11,5%
Ph: 3.20
Residual sugar: < 1,8 g/l
Acidity: 6,2 g/l
Sulfites: yes

Winemakers: Susana Balbo, Gustavo Bertagna

Price: £20

Susana Balbo Signature Limited Edition Torrontés de Raíz Orange Wine 2020 – TS

Province: Mendoza
Region: Uco Valley
Subregion: Paraje Altamira
Elevation: 1.150 masl
Varietal: 100% Torrontés
Vineyard age: 16 years old
Yields: 85 qq/has
Irrigation: drip irrigation
Soil composition: loamy sandy
Training method: VSP Double Guyot
Harvest date: 2020
Type of viticulture: conventional

Winemaking and ageing
Whole cluster: The grapes were pressed directly by pneumatic press, without destemming and at low pressure, separating the flor wine from the pressing
Yeast: indigenous
Fermentation container: terracotta amphorae and French oak barrels
Maceration technique: 16 days in contact with their skins at controlled temperatures, close to 16°C
Fermentation temperature: 14º to 18ºC
Fermentation duration: in terracotta amphorae for 10 days at 14-16°C
Malolactic fermentation: no
Size/material of the aging container: 225 liters
Age of container if wood: forth use
Type of barrel and Cooperage: Taransaud French oak
Time of aging in container: 12 months
Time of aging in bottle: 6 months

Analytical data
Alcohol: 13,5%
Ph: 3.18
Residual sugar: < 1,8 g/l
Acidity: 6,6 g/l
Sulfites: yes

Winemakers: Susana Balbo, Gustavo Bertagna

Price: £39

Susana Balbo Signature Rosé 2021 – TS

Province: Mendoza
Region: Uco Valley
Elevation: 1,050msnm
Varietals: 60% Malbec + 40% Pinot Noir Vineyard age: 10 years
Irrigation: drip irrigation
Soil composition: different types of soil. Sandy with presence of stone.
Training method: VSP
Harvest date: 2021
Type of viticulture: conventional

Vinification and aging
Whole cluster: yes
Yeasts: selected yeasts
Fermentation container: stainless steel tank
Maceration technique: 24 hours in a cold room before pressing.
Fermentation temperature: 12o to 14o
Fermentation duration: 20 days
Malolactic fermentation: no
Aging Container Size/Material: Stainless Steel Tanks. Capacity 85Hl
Aging time in container: 6 months in stainless steel tank
Bottle aging time: 2 months

Analytical data
Alcohol: 12%
Ph: 3.20
Residual sugar: 1.80 g/l Acidity: 6 g/l
Sulfites: yes

Winemakers: Susana Balbo, Gustavo Bertagna

Price: £20