Reviews & Ratings

2008 Susana Balbo Torrontes "Susana Balbo Crios Torrontes"

Winery: Susana Balbo

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Susana Balbo Crios Torrontes"

Wine Category: Torrontes

Grape blend: Torrontes

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Cafayete

State or country: Argentina

Price: $13

Cases produced: 18,000

KWG Score: 89.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: September 29, 2008

Wine Review: Torrontes is an under appreciated white wine grape primarily grown in Argentina. Susana Balbo has made a very consistent wine from this grape for years. This year’s vintage is pale yellow in color and opens with a tremendously inviting floral like bouquet that you could smell for hours. On the palate, this wine is light bodied, nicely balanced, with citrus and peach like flavors that are quite nice. The finish is dry and refreshing. This is a very pleasant wine that would go well & enhance Dover sole.

Winemaker Notes: Enticing aromas that are strikingly similar to Viognier, with hints of peach pit, white pear, flowers, and orange citrus fruit. On the palate, it has a beautiful structure and acidity along with enticing fruit flavors that keep you coming back for another sip and plenty of body for a wine that shows such delicate aromas and flavors. Fruity, floral and yet still quite dry, this wine has to be tasted to be believed. Best enjoyed in its youth either by itself, or as a wonderful partner with smoked meats, mild to medium-strong cheeses, and seafood (especially crab!).

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