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Torrontes "Crios," Susana Balbo - 2022

Name: Torrontes "Crios," Susana Balbo
Brand: Balbo
SKU: 10673
Price: 13.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 10673 750 mL

Exotic, aromatic, rich, complex, and deep, this wine shows a surprising side of Torrontés. Beautiful floral notes are accompanied by honeysuckle, citrus and apple aromas, and are followed up by impressive balance and great length. This white wine goes well with rich, saucy seafood dishes.

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Color

White

Vintage

2022

Country

Argentina

Region

Cafayate

Producer

Balbo

Grape Variety

Torrontes

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Staff Pick Notes

Susana Balbo's vineyards are located in Mendoza, at the foot of the Andes. It's a beautiful landscape, dry and arid and in the horizon you can admire the Andes snowy peaks. Dry long sunny days, cool nights and a very controlled irrigation, uncommon here in the past, make Mendoza a great place for winemaking. Crios Torrontes is a wine full of character at an affordable price: crisp and very aromatic with citrus and white flowers notes. A strong minerality is well balanced by a bright acidity. To be paired with white meats and salads!

- AFR

Glossary

Argentina

Ever tried a sparkling Malbec? A Patagonian Pinot Noir? Argentine winemakers have long been in a position to experiment, most often with very tasty results. Many grapes flourish here, but none have been as commercially successful as Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. One of the great undiscovered gems is Torrontés, a fresh, aromatic white variety that is best enjoyed young. The red Bonarda grape is another approachable yet little-known variety that thrives here. If you prefer your red wines spicy,...