Description
Entirely grown in Dominio Estate located in Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, at elevetions over 3,000 ft., Brioso means "a spirited love of challenge" and expresses Susana Balbo's passionate drive to create a wine that reaches the pinnacle of quality.
A robust red, with richly spiced flavors of dark plum, blackberry and boysenberry, lathered with notes of chocolate mousse. The suave finish lingers with licorice and pepper hints.
Varietal Type: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Appellations: Mendoza, Argentina
Sub Appellations: Agrelo, Lujan de Cuyo
Practices: Hand-harvested Destemmed, lightly crushed. Pumping over and delestage 3 times a day. Max.Temp. 31°C. Extended maceration 35 days. 15 months in French oak barrels (100% new).
Rating: James Suckling-95, Tim Atkin-93
Bottle Size: 750ml