Susana Balbo Signature Barrel Fermented Chardonnay

Argentina / Mendoza

2020
Extraordinary full-bodied white wine fermented in barrels, made from grapes from Gualtallary, in the Uco Valley, at 1,300 meters above sea level. Sandy soils with calcareous stones. Manual harvest.
14% vol.

Appellation: Valle de Uco

Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay

Winemaking: Destemming, maceration in the press with dry ice for 6 hours. Fermentation with native yeasts in 500 liter French oak barrels. 50% malolactic fermentation. Aged 100% in new medium toasted French oak barrels for 6 months.

Awards: Patricio Tapia [Descorchados]: 94 points
Tim Atkin: 92 points

Tasting Notes: Best enjoyed: 2023 to 2032

Presentation: Cardboard box of 6 bottles.

What do the experts say?

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Patricio Tapia [Descorchados]: "Planted on compacted lime soils, the vines from which this Chardonnay comes are located in Gualtallary, on gentle slopes that fall from the Andes towards the north of the Uco Valley and about 1,300 meters above sea level. The wine has a delicious creaminess, a texture made from flavors of ripe white fruits nuanced with slight saline touches that are typical of the area. A wine for storage"

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