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Susana Balbo Críos Malbec 2017 Wine Review

Susana Balbo Críos Malbec 2017

Susana Balbo Críos Malbec 2017

Mendoza, Argentina

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $15.95

Drink: 2018-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Susana Balbo

Agent: Barrique Wine Imports Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

From the Mendoza wine region Dominio del Plata Susana Balbo Crios 2017 is a full-bodied 100% Malbec. The wine was fermented in stainless steel tank and a portion was also matured in neutral French oak barrels for nine months. "Crios" on the label means offspring. The label features a series of three connected and overlapping hands, an image inspired by a Mayan artifact. The three hands represent Susana and her two children. Enjoy now and for the next three years. Tasty and full-bodied Argentine red wine with black fruit and toasty smoke aromas. Supple and smooth.

Malbec food pairings: cheese pizza, veal, beef, tagliatelle alla Bolognese (pasta), chicken herb-rubbed roast.

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This Susana Balbo Críos Malbec 2017 was reviewed on January 5, 2019 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 442061
  • $11.52 
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Reviews and Ratings

Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Flavourful, full-bodied plummy Malbec with notes of mocha. Pair with pork chops and grilled veg's. Great value.
Tasted Jan. 2019
Dominio del Plata Susana Balbo Crios 2017 is a full-bodied 100% Malbec from the Mendoza wine region. The wine is great value under $20 with aromas of violets and cherries on the nose, spicy dark plum, smoke and blue florals on a supple and smooth palate. The wine was fermented in stainless steel and part of the wine matured in neutral French oak barrels for nine months. "Crios" on the label means offspring. The label features a series of three connected and overlapping hands, an image inspired by a Mayan artifact. The three hands represent Susana and her two children. Enjoy now and for the next three years. - Community Wine Reviews

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