The 2020 Malbec Signature contains a 4% dash of Cabernet Franc from Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley and was aged for 13 months in a third new barrels. A vivid purple in hue. The crisp, woody, aromatic profile offers vivid notes of ripe plum, hints of jam and herbs enhanced by the oak and cedar aromas. Broad and creamy in the mouth with mellow freshness and a juicy flow, the bold expression is sculpted by the tannins from the wood, which also underwrites the long, flavorful finish.
94 points, Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous (Nov 2022)
The 2020 Susana Balbo Signature Malbec leads with an intensely dark-fruited nose of boysenberry compote and purple flowers, with a touch more oak-derived aromas than the 2022 vintage tasted alongside it. The palate is dense and saturated, underpinned by a taut, mineral-laden core that runs through the staining, fine-grained finish. While I slightly preferred the 2022 iteration, this is a beautifully vivid expression of Altamira, especially considering the immensely challenging harvest conditions.
93 points, Matthew Luczy, Wine Advocate (May 2025)
Smoky raspberries and blueberries with dried licorice, tar and some sweet spices and praline. A medium-bodied red, but quite compact and tight, filled with silky, frosted tannins that knit with the fruit. A nimble malbec with berry fruit at the end. Vegan. Drink or hold.
93 points, James Suckling (Mar 2022)
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