2011 Crios de Susana Balbo Malbec Rose

Category: Argentina SKU: 05537 Size: 750 ml
Brand: Crios de Susana Balbo
Region: Mendoza
Varietal: Malbec Style: Rose
Ship/Pickup Class: A, L
Ratings: WA 87 IWC 88
Price: $9.95
Reg: $13.99
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Winemaker's Notes:

A beautiful, deep, vibrant rosé color. Has a surprising amount of body for a rosé wine, and beautiful aromas of fresh, ripe wild strawberries. On the palate, the flavors of strawberries and young cherries come rushing in, accompanied by some spice notes and a clean, dry finish. This is the perfect chicken wine and a charming companion to mildly spicy Asian cuisine. Keep one in the fridge at all times and you’ll always have a delicious wine to enjoy with light snacks and cheeses. Best consumed in its youth.

Reviews

Wine Advocate 87 Points

The 2011 Rose of Malbec (100%) was fermented and aged in stainless steel. Aromas of strawberry, cherry blossom, and cranberry lead to a crisp, dry, savory wine that should prove versatile at the dining table over the next 12-18 months.-JM

International Wine Cellar 88 Points

Bright, light red.  Perfumed aromas of red berries and flowers.  Cleanly made and lively, with a lovely hint of sweetness to the red berry and spice flavors.  Very attractive, fruity rose with dusty tannins and very good finishing lift.  Susanna Balbo's son Jose Lovaglio, a graduate of UC/Davis, took over winemaking responsibility for the Crios wines with the 2011 vintage.-ST