Susana Balbo Signature Brioso

"Brioso means a fervent love of challenge," says Susana Balbo. It is the Bordeaux blend of the Signature line: a Cabernet Sauvignon base with the addition of Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot from Agrelo, one of the best terroirs in Luján de Cuyo.

WINE PROFILE

Blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Malbec, 18% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Petit Verdot from Finca Dominio, Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, at 990 meters above sea level. Alluvial clay-loam soils with gravel. Double selection of bunches and berries. Extended maceration for 35 to 40 days. Aged for 15 months in new French oak barrels. %

ALCOHOL

— 14%

AGING POTENTIAL

— 8 years.

SUGGESTED PAIRING

Pairs well with quality red meats, lamb, venison, and semi-hard and hard cheeses.