Bodega Garzón

Bodega Garzón Balasto 2020

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Premiado con 98 puntos por Tim Atkin y 96 por James Suckling, este emblemático coupage es profundo, elegante y estructurado para la bodega. Aromas de ciruela, violetas y grafito dan paso a un paladar complejo de cacao, frutos negros y especias. «Pulido y cuidado», afirma Suckling, con potencial de guarda hasta 2040.

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How it tastes

Fruit

Tannin

Quick facts

Pairs with: Herb-crusted rack of lamb, Dry-aged ribeye with black garlic, Wild mushroom risotto
Region: Maldonado
Vintage: 2020
ABV: 14.5%
Sweetness: Dry
Body: Medium-full
Drink: Drink now–2035
Serve at: 60–65°F
Decant: 1–2 hours before drinking

MORE INFORMATION

De color granate intenso en copa, Balasto 2020 se abre con aromas complejos de mora, cassis, cáscara de naranja y violetas , entrelazados con notas de grafito, hierbas frescas y un sutil tostado . En boca es elegante pero potente , con taninos bien definidos y una acidez vibrante que acompaña sabores de ciruela negra, piedra triturada, cacao y especias en un final largo y estructurado. Un vino con finura y seriedad a la vez: equilibrado, expresivo y digno de guardar.

Elaboración del vino:

Fermentación: En tanques de cemento de 80 HL con levaduras autóctonas.
Crianza: 20 meses en grandes barricas de roble francés sin tostar (botti)
Composición del blend: 42% Tannat, 39% Cabernet Franc, 19% Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 14,5%

Sugerencias de maridaje de alimentos:

Costillar de cordero con costra de hierbas
Chuletón madurado en seco con ajo negro
Risotto de setas silvestres
Lentejas con panceta y romero
Manchego o pecorino añejo

Temperatura de servicio:

Servir a 17–18 °C (63–65 °F) . Decantar durante al menos 1–2 horas para abrir la estructura y los aromas.

Ventana para beber:

2024 – 2040
Bébalo ahora decantándolo para obtener mayor profundidad y detalle, o guárdelo en la bodega durante 10 a 15 años a medida que los taninos evolucionan y emergen las notas terciarias. Esta añada está hecha para durar.

92 pts

Sustainably farmed

Ships to 42 states

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Bodega Garzón Balasto 2020

$155.99

"I don't open Balasto often, and that's exactly what makes it special. It's the bottle I reach for when we're celebrating something meaningful with family or close friends. Some wines become part of the memory, and for me, this is one of them."

CO-FOUNDER, URUGUAY WINE CO.

About This Wine

Where does this wine come from?

Bodega Garzón, Maldonado, Uruguay Nestled among the rolling granite hills of Maldonado, just a few miles from Uruguay's Atlantic coast, Bodega Garzón is one of South America's most distinctive wine estates. More than 1,000 individually managed vineyard parcels are shaped by ancient weathered granite soils, cooling ocean breezes, and a mild maritime climate that allows grapes to ripen slowly while preserving remarkable freshness. Surrounded by olive groves and the quiet village of Garzón, the estate feels wonderfully removed from the world's traditional wine routes—an off-the-beaten-path destination where the landscape is as memorable as the wines themselves.

Who makes this wine?

Alberto Antonini & Germán Bruzzone

Internationally acclaimed Italian winemaker Alberto Antonini and Uruguayan Chief Winemaker Germán Bruzzone lead the winemaking at Bodega Garzón. Together, they believe great wines begin in the vineyard, carefully managing each individual parcel to express the estate's unique Atlantic climate, granite soils, and natural diversity. Their collaborative approach has helped establish Garzón as one of Uruguay's most internationally recognized wineries.

Why did we choose this wine?

We chose this wine because it represents the very best of Bodega Garzón. Named after the weathered granite that defines the estate's vineyards, Balasto is a collector's wine that captures the precision, patience, and ambition that have made Garzón one of South America's benchmark wineries.

Can you ship to my state?

We ship to 42 States. We do not ship to UT, LA, MS, KY, HI, DE, PA, AK

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