Susana Balbo Signature Malbec Valle de Uco Mendoza 2023 750ml

Malbec | Valle de Uco, Mendoza / Argentina
Vintage: 2023  |  Size: 750ml
90+ Rated

Susana Balbo is one of Argentina’s most celebrated winemakers — the first woman to earn an enology degree in the country and a tireless champion of Mendoza’s high-altitude potential. The Signature Malbec is sourced from Paraje Altamira in the Valle de Uco, one of the most coveted sub-appellations in all of Argentina, where volcanic soils and cool nights at elevation produce Malbec of remarkable depth and precision.

The 2023 vintage is deep purple in the glass, opening with aromas of dusty dark fruit, pink peppercorn, black cherry, plum, licorice, and a whisper of graphite and tar. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied with a dark thread of blackberries, firm and structured tannins, and a rich, lingering finish. Compact and tight in its youth, this is a Malbec built to reward patience — or to be enjoyed now alongside a great cut of beef.

“This shows aromas of dusty, brooding dark fruit and touches of graphite and tar. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with a dark thread of blackberries supported by firm tannins and a rich, lingering finish.”
— James Suckling, 93 Points (Vintage 2023). 

“Deep purple in hue, it opens with notes of pink peppercorn, black cherry, plum, licorice and blackberry. Dry and broad, the palate shows 2023’s characteristic grip, with firm tannins and lingering dark fruit.”
— Vinous, 92 Points (Vintage 2023).