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A little intro about Balbo’s legacy. In 2012, Susana Balbo was recognized as one of the "Most influental women wine-makers" by The Drink Business magazine.
Later, in 2015, she was awarded by the same magazine as "Woman of the year". And more recently in 2018, the magazine recognized her again by including her in the list of "The 10 most influental women in the wine world".
Susana continues to win awards for her wines almost every year, Drink business, Decanter, Endeavor, Forbes, Independent, COA are just a few of them.
Mandala Cabernet Franc is a 2014 vintage red wine from her vineyards in the Uco Valley in the south of Mendoza. Made from 100% Cabernet Franc grapes and expresses a combination of red and black fruit with a nice undertone of bell pepper and is subtly herbaceous.
The wine is leafy and minty, with herbal notes. Medium bodied, with black fruits and a distinctive bell pepper note, with a depth and complexity that lasts long in the memory.
The wine is medium bodied and has good depth to keep it enduring in the mouth.
Food Match
Excellent with pulled pork and smokey BBQ sauce.
