Mendoza
SBAM
Anubis Malbec 2024/25
Region: Argentina, Mendoza, Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo
Grape Variety: 100% Malbec
Winemaking Process: Hand-harvested. Fermentation at a maximum temperature of 82°F-86°F (28°C-30°C). Maceration lasted approximately 15 days.
Aging: 5 months in French oak
Tasting Notes: A Malbec of a soft texture, great body and silky tannins. On the nose, it displays aromas of red berries and a subtle hint of vanilla. On the palate, it is pleasant and it has a very good structure.
Food Pairing: Grilled meats, pasta with red sauce, strong cheeses.
Awards:
Mundus Vini 2020 - Silver
Wines of Argentina 2011 - Silver
Wines of Argentina 2010 - Gold
Grape Variety: 100% Malbec
Winemaking Process: Hand-harvested. Fermentation at a maximum temperature of 82°F-86°F (28°C-30°C). Maceration lasted approximately 15 days.
Aging: 5 months in French oak
Tasting Notes: A Malbec of a soft texture, great body and silky tannins. On the nose, it displays aromas of red berries and a subtle hint of vanilla. On the palate, it is pleasant and it has a very good structure.
Food Pairing: Grilled meats, pasta with red sauce, strong cheeses.
Awards:
Mundus Vini 2020 - Silver
Wines of Argentina 2011 - Silver
Wines of Argentina 2010 - Gold
Anubis Malbec 2024/25
SBCM
Crios Malbec 2023/25
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety: 100% Malbec
Background: A masterpiece by Susana Balbo, Crios Malbec 2018 won top recognition from multiple experts. Susana Balbo Wines was named "Winery of the Year" in the 2023 Descorchados Guide. With deep purple colour, intense aromas of crushed blueberries, cherries and blackberries, it is aged 9 months in 100% French oak to soften the hard tannins. Grapes for the Crios Malbec were cultivated at high altitude of 1,140 metres above sea level. The cool night temperatures help to develop refreshing acidity, which balances the alcohol level and creates a velvety rounded character.
Tasting Notes: Bursting with black fruit aromas and a fusion of toasty oak and vanilla notes this Malbec is the perfect creation from Susana Balbo's stable of Crios (young offspring) wines. Plump, with dark cherries and brambles complemented with a touch of spice and smoky oak, this full bodied wine finishes long with soft silky tannins offering up a lot more than the price would suggest.
Critic Scores:
Decanter - 93 Points
James Suckling - 90 Points
Robert Parkers Wine Advocate - 90 Points
Grape Variety: 100% Malbec
Background: A masterpiece by Susana Balbo, Crios Malbec 2018 won top recognition from multiple experts. Susana Balbo Wines was named "Winery of the Year" in the 2023 Descorchados Guide. With deep purple colour, intense aromas of crushed blueberries, cherries and blackberries, it is aged 9 months in 100% French oak to soften the hard tannins. Grapes for the Crios Malbec were cultivated at high altitude of 1,140 metres above sea level. The cool night temperatures help to develop refreshing acidity, which balances the alcohol level and creates a velvety rounded character.
Tasting Notes: Bursting with black fruit aromas and a fusion of toasty oak and vanilla notes this Malbec is the perfect creation from Susana Balbo's stable of Crios (young offspring) wines. Plump, with dark cherries and brambles complemented with a touch of spice and smoky oak, this full bodied wine finishes long with soft silky tannins offering up a lot more than the price would suggest.
Critic Scores:
Decanter - 93 Points
James Suckling - 90 Points
Robert Parkers Wine Advocate - 90 Points
Crios Malbec 2023/25
SBBMM
Ben Marco Malbec 2022/23
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety: 100% Malbec
Background: Vista Flores, is an extraordinary Terroir. Its sandy loam and rocky soils guarantee good permeability, limits plant growth and assures perfect ripeness. BenMarco Malbec is testament to Uco Valley where it hails from, proffering a bouquet of fresh black fruit, floral notes of violets, with bright acidity, firm tannins and great length. The fruit is 100% Uco Valley, Vista Flores to be precise, and the wine is made in a big, brassy style with bags of juicy dark fruit; firm, well balanced tannins and fantastic length. In recent times the BenMarco project has been overseen by the amazing talent that is Edy del Popolo, now General Manager at Susana Balbo Wines and a very famous oenologist/winemaker in his own right. It's great to see that BenMarco is in such good hands.
Tasting Notes: Intense purple colour with a bouquet of black fruits, blackberry and black cherry. On the palate it is ripe, juicy and concentrated, with remarkable freshness. It features firm, velvety and polished tannins. The finish is long with lingering notes of dark fruits, spices and a slightly graphite character.
Food Pairing: Grilled red meats, sausages, seasoned or roasted pork, hard cheeses and pasta with meat-based sauces.
Awards:
Mundus Vini - Silver
Decanter World Wine Awards - Bronze
Critic Scores:
8Wines - 94 Points
James Suckling - 93 Points
Natalie MacLean - 92 Points
Vinous - 91 Points
Wine Spectator - 90 Points
Grape Variety: 100% Malbec
Background: Vista Flores, is an extraordinary Terroir. Its sandy loam and rocky soils guarantee good permeability, limits plant growth and assures perfect ripeness. BenMarco Malbec is testament to Uco Valley where it hails from, proffering a bouquet of fresh black fruit, floral notes of violets, with bright acidity, firm tannins and great length. The fruit is 100% Uco Valley, Vista Flores to be precise, and the wine is made in a big, brassy style with bags of juicy dark fruit; firm, well balanced tannins and fantastic length. In recent times the BenMarco project has been overseen by the amazing talent that is Edy del Popolo, now General Manager at Susana Balbo Wines and a very famous oenologist/winemaker in his own right. It's great to see that BenMarco is in such good hands.
Tasting Notes: Intense purple colour with a bouquet of black fruits, blackberry and black cherry. On the palate it is ripe, juicy and concentrated, with remarkable freshness. It features firm, velvety and polished tannins. The finish is long with lingering notes of dark fruits, spices and a slightly graphite character.
Food Pairing: Grilled red meats, sausages, seasoned or roasted pork, hard cheeses and pasta with meat-based sauces.
Awards:
Mundus Vini - Silver
Decanter World Wine Awards - Bronze
Critic Scores:
8Wines - 94 Points
James Suckling - 93 Points
Natalie MacLean - 92 Points
Vinous - 91 Points
Wine Spectator - 90 Points
Ben Marco Malbec 2022/23
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Susana Balbo Nosotros 2018/21
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety: 100% Malbec
Tasting Notes: A glass-coating opaque purple colour, it sports an alluring nose of toasty oak, mineral, liquorice, lavender, exotic spices, and assorted black fruits. Dense, rich, and voluptuous on the palate, this is a full-bodied beauty.
Food Pairing: Hard and smoked cheeses. Spicy or hot preparation, especially those with pepper. Grilled vegetables and funghi. Red meats over an open fire
Critic Scores:
James Suckling - 97 Points
Robert Parkers Wine Advocate - 95 Points
Vinous - 95 Points
Decanter - 95 Points
Descorchados - 94 Points
Grape Variety: 100% Malbec
Tasting Notes: A glass-coating opaque purple colour, it sports an alluring nose of toasty oak, mineral, liquorice, lavender, exotic spices, and assorted black fruits. Dense, rich, and voluptuous on the palate, this is a full-bodied beauty.
Food Pairing: Hard and smoked cheeses. Spicy or hot preparation, especially those with pepper. Grilled vegetables and funghi. Red meats over an open fire
Critic Scores:
James Suckling - 97 Points
Robert Parkers Wine Advocate - 95 Points
Vinous - 95 Points
Decanter - 95 Points
Descorchados - 94 Points
Susana Balbo Nosotros 2018/21
SBB
Susana Balbo Brioso 2022/23
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec, 15% Cabernet Franc & 15% Petit Verdot
Tasting Notes: This blend is characterized by its intense, brilliant ruby-red color. Its nose offers aromas of black fruits, spice and light vegetal notes that are due to the two Cabernets. Meanwhile, the other grapes add texture and roundness to its mouth, where flavors of black fruits are followed by an excellent tension provided by its balanced natural acidity. It has an elegant, persistent finish and an exceptional aging potential (up to 20 years).
Food Pairing: Red meats such as lamb, venison and baby goat. It also pairs well with white meats like chicken, duck and rabbit.
Critic Scores:
James Suckling - 94 Points (2023 Vintage)
Wine Searcher - 93 Points (2023 Vintage)
Grape Variety: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec, 15% Cabernet Franc & 15% Petit Verdot
Tasting Notes: This blend is characterized by its intense, brilliant ruby-red color. Its nose offers aromas of black fruits, spice and light vegetal notes that are due to the two Cabernets. Meanwhile, the other grapes add texture and roundness to its mouth, where flavors of black fruits are followed by an excellent tension provided by its balanced natural acidity. It has an elegant, persistent finish and an exceptional aging potential (up to 20 years).
Food Pairing: Red meats such as lamb, venison and baby goat. It also pairs well with white meats like chicken, duck and rabbit.
Critic Scores:
James Suckling - 94 Points (2023 Vintage)
Wine Searcher - 93 Points (2023 Vintage)
Susana Balbo Brioso 2022/23
SBSM
Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2023/24
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety: 100% Malbec
Tasting Notes: A wine of an intense, ruby red color. It displays aromas of ripe blueberries, blackcurrant, violets and subtle spicy, herbaceous undertones. On the palate is it rich and concentrated with dark fruits, refine black peppers and hints of savoury liquorice. It has velvety, fine-grained tannins with well-integrated oaked and a vibrant, fresh and lingering finish.
Food Pairing: Red meat, pork dishes, poultry and stuffed pasta dishes.
Critic Scores:
Natalie MacLean - 95 Points (2022 Vintage)
Tim Atkin - 93 Points (2022 Vintage)
Tim Atkin - 96 Points (2023 Vintage)
Descorchados - 94 Points (2023 Vintage)
James Suckling - 93 Points (2023 Vintage)
Adega Magazine - 93 Points (2023 Vintage)
Grape Variety: 100% Malbec
Tasting Notes: A wine of an intense, ruby red color. It displays aromas of ripe blueberries, blackcurrant, violets and subtle spicy, herbaceous undertones. On the palate is it rich and concentrated with dark fruits, refine black peppers and hints of savoury liquorice. It has velvety, fine-grained tannins with well-integrated oaked and a vibrant, fresh and lingering finish.
Food Pairing: Red meat, pork dishes, poultry and stuffed pasta dishes.
Critic Scores:
Natalie MacLean - 95 Points (2022 Vintage)
Tim Atkin - 93 Points (2022 Vintage)
Tim Atkin - 96 Points (2023 Vintage)
Descorchados - 94 Points (2023 Vintage)
James Suckling - 93 Points (2023 Vintage)
Adega Magazine - 93 Points (2023 Vintage)
Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2023/24
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Dante Robino Legado Malbec 2020
Region: Argentina, Mendoza
Grape Variety: Malbec
Tasting Notes: Lovely dark chocolate and coffee with a mouth filling black cherry fruit compote. Intense ruby red, with violet tones. In the nose we can appreciate matured plums and ripe red fruit aromas. The palate is elegant, velvety tannins, medium to full-bodied with a long-lasting finish.
Food Pairing: Pairs well with barbecued stuffed pasta and aged soft cheese.
Grape Variety: Malbec
Tasting Notes: Lovely dark chocolate and coffee with a mouth filling black cherry fruit compote. Intense ruby red, with violet tones. In the nose we can appreciate matured plums and ripe red fruit aromas. The palate is elegant, velvety tannins, medium to full-bodied with a long-lasting finish.
Food Pairing: Pairs well with barbecued stuffed pasta and aged soft cheese.
Dante Robino Legado Malbec 2020
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Novecento Raices Malbec 2018
Region: Argentina, Mendoz, Perdriel-Agrelo, Lujan de Cuyo
Grape Variety: Malbec
Background: Novecento Wines is a wine meant for the new generations of consumers. The wines of Novecento Wines are notoriously young, fresh and fruity. They are genuine, friendly in the mouth and easy to drink. Vineyards were planted in 1960. Trellis vine, watered through furrows with meltwater. Implanted in stony good-drainage soil in an area with a wide temperature range between day and night. The land is 900 m above sea level. These vineyards are characterised by excellent sunlight typical of this wine region. The vineyard yield is 7 tons/ha.
Winemaking Process: The grape is harvested from selected well-kept vineyards, with high ecological quality and low production. There is a phenolic ripen and sugar level monitoring of the vines up to the moment of grinding. Harvest is manual and grapes are stalked, refrigerated and fermented during grinding. From there, they are sent to small capacity vessels (100 to 300 HL), equipped with temperature panels that allow for refrigerant and hot water passage. Temperature is maintained at 25 ºC approximately. Alcoholic fermentation takes approximately up to 10 days and it is followed by the maceration process, which it spends between 10 and 15 days; the drain out moment is decided in the function of the total polyphenol index, together with the respective tasting.
Aging: The approximate of 30% percentage of the blend is aged in American Oak for a period of 6 months. Followed by stabilization and bottling. After bottling the winemaker allows the wine to settle in the underground wine cellar for 6 months.
Tasting Notes: In the glass, this wine has a lively plum red colour with purple shades. The nose has interesting aromas of oriental spices with gamy, animal underbrush. Prune, nutmeg and earthy notes combined with fresh violets and black olives. The palate has a delicate attack. Chewy texture and firm tannins. The fruity palate, full of cherries, prunes, sandal, incense, peach and chocolate. Nice backbone. Good finish with oaky notes.
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Grape Variety: Malbec
Background: Novecento Wines is a wine meant for the new generations of consumers. The wines of Novecento Wines are notoriously young, fresh and fruity. They are genuine, friendly in the mouth and easy to drink. Vineyards were planted in 1960. Trellis vine, watered through furrows with meltwater. Implanted in stony good-drainage soil in an area with a wide temperature range between day and night. The land is 900 m above sea level. These vineyards are characterised by excellent sunlight typical of this wine region. The vineyard yield is 7 tons/ha.
Winemaking Process: The grape is harvested from selected well-kept vineyards, with high ecological quality and low production. There is a phenolic ripen and sugar level monitoring of the vines up to the moment of grinding. Harvest is manual and grapes are stalked, refrigerated and fermented during grinding. From there, they are sent to small capacity vessels (100 to 300 HL), equipped with temperature panels that allow for refrigerant and hot water passage. Temperature is maintained at 25 ºC approximately. Alcoholic fermentation takes approximately up to 10 days and it is followed by the maceration process, which it spends between 10 and 15 days; the drain out moment is decided in the function of the total polyphenol index, together with the respective tasting.
Aging: The approximate of 30% percentage of the blend is aged in American Oak for a period of 6 months. Followed by stabilization and bottling. After bottling the winemaker allows the wine to settle in the underground wine cellar for 6 months.
Tasting Notes: In the glass, this wine has a lively plum red colour with purple shades. The nose has interesting aromas of oriental spices with gamy, animal underbrush. Prune, nutmeg and earthy notes combined with fresh violets and black olives. The palate has a delicate attack. Chewy texture and firm tannins. The fruity palate, full of cherries, prunes, sandal, incense, peach and chocolate. Nice backbone. Good finish with oaky notes.
VEGAN FRIENDLY
Novecento Raices Malbec 2018
SBAMR
Anubis Malbec Reserve 2023/25
Region: Argentina, Mendoza, Valle de Uco
Grape Variety: 100% Malbec
Tasting Notes: A Malbec with pronounced aromas of violets, cherries and spices. Ripe red fruit notes on the palate are complemented by a subtle, oaky hint and excellently balanced acidity.
Food Pairing: Pairs well with grilled meats, burgers, cheeses and pasta.
Grape Variety: 100% Malbec
Tasting Notes: A Malbec with pronounced aromas of violets, cherries and spices. Ripe red fruit notes on the palate are complemented by a subtle, oaky hint and excellently balanced acidity.
Food Pairing: Pairs well with grilled meats, burgers, cheeses and pasta.
Anubis Malbec Reserve 2023/25
KINSMM
Steak Maker Malbec
Region: Argentina, Mendoza
Grape variety: Malbec
Tasting notes: Notes of blackberry, plum and fresh cherries and a hint of dark chocolate. Soft, well integrated tannins come from time spent on oak.
Food pairing: Perfect with a steak!
Grape variety: Malbec
Tasting notes: Notes of blackberry, plum and fresh cherries and a hint of dark chocolate. Soft, well integrated tannins come from time spent on oak.
Food pairing: Perfect with a steak!
Steak Maker Malbec
SBSW
Susana Balbo Signature White 2022
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety: 38% Semillon, 34% Sauvignon Blanc & 28% Torrontes
Tasting Notes: It has many aromatic layers, with floral and citrus notes that combine with hints of fresh grass, white fruits and orange. In the mouth, floral, fresh and fruity flavours are in perfect balance with the unctuousness of a successful aging in barrels. A mineral, persistent finish and a great aging potential.
Food Pairing: This white wine pairs well with yellowtail sashimi, grilled calamari or shrimp cocktail. Smoked salmon, lemon-herb roasted sea bass or white fish in creamy sauces. It also pairs well with Asian cuisine, vegetarian dishes, meat and poultry.
Awards:
Decator World Wine Awards 2023 - Silver
IWSC 2024 - Silver
Critic Scores:
Tim Atkin - 95 Points
James Suckling - 94 Points
Grape Variety: 38% Semillon, 34% Sauvignon Blanc & 28% Torrontes
Tasting Notes: It has many aromatic layers, with floral and citrus notes that combine with hints of fresh grass, white fruits and orange. In the mouth, floral, fresh and fruity flavours are in perfect balance with the unctuousness of a successful aging in barrels. A mineral, persistent finish and a great aging potential.
Food Pairing: This white wine pairs well with yellowtail sashimi, grilled calamari or shrimp cocktail. Smoked salmon, lemon-herb roasted sea bass or white fish in creamy sauces. It also pairs well with Asian cuisine, vegetarian dishes, meat and poultry.
Awards:
Decator World Wine Awards 2023 - Silver
IWSC 2024 - Silver
Critic Scores:
Tim Atkin - 95 Points
James Suckling - 94 Points
Susana Balbo Signature White 2022
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Dante Robino Malbec 2021
Region: Argentina, Mendoza
Grape Variety: Malbec
Tasting Notes: Dark berry aromas are pure, with good depth. This is flush and packed with fruit on a balanced palate, while typical Mendoza Malbec flavours of spicy dark-berry fruits finish lightly toasty and peppery. Everything about this is right and approachable.
Food Pairing: This Malbec pairs well with pork, lamb and beef dishes.
VEGAN FRIENDLY
Grape Variety: Malbec
Tasting Notes: Dark berry aromas are pure, with good depth. This is flush and packed with fruit on a balanced palate, while typical Mendoza Malbec flavours of spicy dark-berry fruits finish lightly toasty and peppery. Everything about this is right and approachable.
Food Pairing: This Malbec pairs well with pork, lamb and beef dishes.
VEGAN FRIENDLY
Dante Robino Malbec 2021
DRGDM
Dante Robino Gran Dante Malbec 2020
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety: Malbec
Tasting Notes: Vibrant red colour with violet hues, bright and full. Its intense perfume reminds of black fruits such as blackberries, the floral violets and the subtle contribution of wood. Intense in the mouth, voluptuous, with firm and marked tannins, which promises a safe aging in the bottle. A Malbec with all the varietal expression, where fruit, silkiness and balance stand out.
Food Pairing: This wine pairs well with typical Argentinean grilled meats and ripe cheeses.
Awards: International Wine Challenge 2024 - Gold
VEGAN FRIENDLY
Dante Robino Gran Dante Malbec 2020