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Susana BalboNosotros Malbec 2020
Size75cl
Vintage2020
ABV14.5%
CountryArgentina
RegionMendoza
Sub-RegionUco Valley
Main GrapeMalbec (100%)
ExpressionRed, Richly Textured and Full-Bodied

Tasting note

Aromas of dark berries like such as blueberries, cassis and blackberries, and floral notes which are the result of the cold year. The subtle chalky notes add complexity. This Malbec offers good natual acidity and excellent alcohol balance. Good flow of very fine tannins, compact and intense.

In the press

The 2019 Nosotros Single Vineyard Nómade Malbec was produced with grapes from Paraje Altamira (Finca La Delfina), but each year it can be sourced from different vineyards, hence the "nómade" in the name. The vineyard is around 25 years old, and the grapes fermented in a 6,500-liter oak vat with indigenous yeasts and had a 30- to 35-day maceration time, then matured in French oak barrels, 80% of them new, for 16 months, including malolactic. There's something earthy about it, and it's still marked by the oak and has some lactic undertones too but with moderate ripeness, 14% alcohol and very good freshness and balance to develop nicely in bottle and absorb it.

Viticulture

Traditional viticultural practices used.

Vinification

Grapes were refrigerated at 8°C for 24 hours before crushing. Double selection of bunches then cold maceration for four days. Fermentation in 6,500-liter (1,700-gal) oak casks. Push-downs were performed. Fermentation at 28°-30°C, with wild yeasts. Post-fermentation maceration lasted 30-35 days. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrels.

Food Match

Meats cooked over an open fire with grilled vegetables and smokey mushrooms

ClosureNatural Cork
Suitable for
Vegans
Vegetarians
Grape Varieties
Malbec100%
pH4
Total Acidity5.7g/l Tartaric
Residual Sugar2.05g/l
Allergens
Sulphur
SKU CodeK4306120