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Crios Susana Balbo Dominio Del Plata Torrontés 2017 Wine Review

Crios Susana Balbo Dominio Del Plata Torrontés 2017

Crios Susana Balbo Dominio Del Plata Torrontés 2017

Mendoza, Argentina

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 6

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Price: $13.95

Drink: 2018-2021

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Crios

Agent: Barrique Wines & Spirits Imports

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Lovely, floral and highly aromatic. This light- to medium-bodied Argentine white wine is made from the country's iconic white grape Torrontes by one of the most respected winemakers, Susan Balbo. Pair with seafood and shellfish.

Torrontés food pairings: seafood, salad.

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This Crios Susana Balbo Dominio Del Plata Torrontés 2017 was reviewed on May 23, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 769125
  • $14.00 
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Reviews and Ratings

Melanie Lloyd - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Floral on the nose with rose aromas, grapefruit, clementine, and mineral notes. The grapefruit, floral, and clementine notes follow through on the palate. It is medium-bodied, dry and fresh with just a touch of bitterness at the finish. A very nice Torrontés at an excellent price!

Pair with sushi or mild curries.

Tasted at the Argentine Special Tasting Evening in Ottawa June 2019
Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Refreshing, crisp, mouthwatering acidity. Lime zest, rose petal, uncut chives. Light bodied, alcohol integrating nicely. Pairs well with seafood risotto, shrimp stir fry over rice and easily enjoyable on its own. Crowd pleasing and accessibly priced. Tasted 2017 vintage in May 2018. 89 points
Somm4All WSET 3 rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Susana Balbo is Argentina’s 1st female winemaker and Susana approaches Argentina’s signature white varietal with style. This 100% Torrontes wine contains fruit from both the Cafayete and Uco Valley regions – combining the grapes from different regions allows Susan to take advantage of the expressions that result from varying altitudes. The result is a highly aromatic white with intense notes of floral orange blossom, green grapes, peach, apple, lime zest and grapefruit. Having undergone 3 months of sur-lie resting helps add a bit of body, however it remains light and crisp. Enjoy with seared white fish.
Malcolm Lamont - WSET Adv, CSW rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

Argentinean Torrontés is such a beautiful wine, and this is the quintessential expression. Very floral, aromatic, and tropical fruit notes, with some sprtizy effervescence.
If you like any Sauvignon Blanc, give this gem a try!

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