Susana Balbo Signature Brioso White Blend 2024 Mendoza (75cl)

Brioso is a white blend from Susana Balbo in Mendoza, Argentina, built on Torrontés (40%) with Sauvignon Blanc (30%) and Sémillon (30%). Pairing the native aromatic grape with two French varieties is unusual for Argentine white wine. The fruit comes from Paraje Altamira and San Carlos in the Valle de Uco, in the foothills of the Andes. The grapes are picked by hand, destemmed and macerated on their skins for six hours, and some spice comes from time in barrel. The wine is vivid and energetic, with bright, focused acidity and undertones of sliced dried citrus and stone fruit. The exotic character of Torrontés and Sauvignon Blanc sits alongside the freshness of the Sémillon.