Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | — / 750ml | ≈ $36.17Original ARS 54,721.00≈ €32.18 · £27.19 | tienda.susanabalbowines.com.ar ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $24.72Original €22.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 40% Torrontés, 30% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sémillon
Region Uco Valley
Elevation 1150.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and oak barrels
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Second Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley fruit was hand-harvested. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon were destemmed, macerated in the press with dry ice for 4 hours, pressed and fined for 24 hours; Sémillon went to stainless steel and Sauvignon Blanc to barrels, with natural yeasts used for both. Torrontés was destemmed, pressed without maceration and barrel-fermented with selected yeast, then kept on lees for 2 months. After blending, the sheet says the wine was racked to oak for 4 more months, while its separate aging section states 5 months in French oak: an internal duration conflict. Acidity is reported as 6.15 g/L without an acid-equivalent basis.
Tasting Notes Floral and citrus aromas; fresh herbs and white fruit; creamy fruit on the palate; persistent mineral finish and balanced acidity
Food Pairing Fish, rabbit, Asian dishes, and spicy or hot sauces
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 38% Torrontés, 32% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sémillon
Region Uco Valley
Elevation 1150.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and oak barrels
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Second Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Paraje Altamira fruit was hand-harvested. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon were destemmed, macerated in the press with dry ice for 4 hours, pressed and fined for 24 hours; Sémillon went to stainless steel and Sauvignon Blanc to barrels, with natural yeasts used for both. Torrontés was destemmed, pressed without maceration and barrel-fermented with selected yeast, then held on lees for 2 months. After blending, the sheet says 4 more months in oak, while the aging section states 5 months in French oak: an internal duration conflict. Acidity is reported as 6.5 g/L without an acid-equivalent basis.
Tasting Notes Floral and citrus aromas with fresh grass, white fruit and orange; fresh, fruity palate; mineral, persistent finish
Food Pairing Fish, rabbit, Asian dishes, and spicy or hot sauces
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties 38% Sémillon, 34% Sauvignon Blanc, 28% Torrontés
Region Uco Valley
Elevation 1150.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Concrete eggs and oak barrels
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Second Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Paraje Altamira fruit was hand-harvested. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon were destemmed, macerated in the press with dry ice for 4 hours, pressed and fined for 36 hours; Sémillon went to concrete eggs and Sauvignon Blanc to barrels, with natural yeasts used for both. Torrontés was destemmed, pressed without maceration and barrel-fermented with selected yeast, then kept on lees for 2 months. After blending, the sheet says 4 more months in oak, while the separate aging section states 5 months in French oak: an internal duration conflict. Acidity is reported as 6.2 g/L without an acid-equivalent basis.
Tasting Notes Layered floral and citrus aromas with fresh grass, white fruit and orange; fresh, fruity palate; mineral, persistent finish
Food Pairing Fish, rabbit, Asian dishes, and spicy or hot sauces
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties 45% Sémillon, 32% Sauvignon Blanc, 23% Torrontés
Region Uco Valley
Elevation 1150.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Concrete eggs and oak barrels
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Second Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Paraje Altamira fruit was hand-harvested. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon were destemmed, macerated in the press with dry ice for 4 hours, pressed and fined for 36 hours; Sémillon went to concrete eggs and Sauvignon Blanc to barrels, with natural yeasts used for both. Torrontés was destemmed, pressed without maceration and barrel-fermented with selected yeast, then held on lees for 2 months. After blending, the sheet says 4 more months in oak, while its separate aging section states 6 months in French oak: an internal duration conflict. Acidity is reported as 6.2 g/L without an acid-equivalent basis.
Tasting Notes Layered floral and citrus aromas with fresh grass, white fruit and orange; fresh, fruity palate; mineral, persistent finish
Food Pairing Fish, rabbit, Asian dishes, and spicy or hot sauces
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.9%
Grape Varieties 35% Sémillon, 35% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Torrontés
Region Uco Valley
Elevation 1050.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Concrete eggs and stainless-steel tanks
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Second Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Fruit came from Finca La Delfina in Altamira and was hand-picked and destemmed. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon underwent 6 hours of dry-ice maceration in the press, followed by pressing, 36 hours of settling and transfer to concrete eggs for wild-yeast fermentation. Torrontés was pressed without maceration, fermented in stainless steel with selected yeast and retained on lees for one month. The final blend was transferred to barrels with monthly bâtonnage and aged 4 months in French oak. Acidity is reported as 6.6 g/L without an acid-equivalent basis.
Tasting Notes Floral and citrus aromas with fresh grass, white fruit and orange; fresh, floral and fruity palate; mineral, persistent finish
Food Pairing Sautéed, fried, poached or steamed dishes; poultry, lobster, shellfish, soft cheeses, creamy preparations, mushrooms, root vegetables and squash
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $24.72Original €22.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2334219 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, 5507, Argentina
Phone
+54 (0)261 496 0409
Email
Owner
Susana Balbo
Cellarmaster
Edgardo del Pópolo