Susana Balbo : Signature Barrel Fermented Torrontés 2025

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Signature Barrel Fermented Torrontés 2025 by Susana Balbo

Tasting

Appearance
The wine reveals a vibrant golden hue, sometimes pale yellow, enhanced by brilliant reflections.

Nose
Particularly expressive and complex, the nose exudes a rich palette of tropical fruits such as lychee, melon and mango. Intertwined with these are refreshing citrus notes of lemon zest and grapefruit, harmoniously complemented by delicate floral touches of rose and verbena, along with subtle nuances of wild honey and vanilla.

Palate
Ample and harmonious, the palate seduces with its silky, creamy texture. Boasting a full body and beautiful acidic tension, this wine offers a lingering finish, marked by a minerality reminiscent of wet stone, citrus flavours and floral notes.

Food and wine pairings

This white wine pairs beautifully with fish and shellfish. Its aromatic richness also makes it the ideal companion for the spicy, fragrant dishes of Asian cuisine, notably Indian, Thai and Chinese. It also enhances hard cheeses such as Parmesan or Manchego.

The singular expression of an Argentine white wine from Mendoza

The estate

Founded in 1999 in Luján de Cuyo, at the heart of the Mendoza region, the Susana Balbo Wines estate epitomises Argentine winemaking excellence. At the helm of the property, Susana Balbo, current owner and Argentina's first female oenologist, is globally renowned as the pioneer of the Torrontés grape variety. Strongly geared towards export and innovation, this family-run bodega stands out for its modern vision and its deep roots in fine dining. The brand today enjoys undeniable international recognition.

The vineyard

The grapes come exclusively from Finca La Delfina, a vineyard planted in 2005 and perched at 1,150 metres altitude in Paraje Altamira, within the Valle de Uco. This mountain terroir, subject to a cool climate with significant temperature swings, rests on sandy loam soils rich in colluvial stones and limestone. The vines, grown from clones originating in Cafayate, are hand-harvested to preserve all the purity and freshness of the berries.

Winemaking and aging

Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes destined for the Signature Barrel Fermented Torrontés 2025 are cooled to 6°C and then destemmed. Skin maceration in the press under a protective atmosphere of dry ice is carried out for two hours. After gentle low-pressure pressing and clarification, fermentation takes place entirely in new French oak barrels using selected yeasts. Aging continues in these same new barrels for four to six months, accompanied by weekly bâtonnage of the lees to bring volume and creaminess.

Grape variety

100% Torrontés.