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Susana Balbo WineryCrios • Susana Balbo Signature • Nosotros

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Crios Cabernet Sauvignon

Crios MalbecCrios Red BlendCrios Rosé of MalbecCrios Torrontés (half)

Crios Torrontés (half)

Susana Balbo BriosoSusana Balbo Late Harvest Malbec

Susana Balbo Cabernet Sauvignon

Susana Balbo MalbecSusana Balbo BF TorrontésSusana Balbo Late Harvest TorrontésSusana Balbo Signature Rosé

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Susana Balbo, Argen na’s leading and most innova ve winemaker, has been a pioneer in wine ever since she became Argen na’s first female enologist in 1981. When no one thought it possible, she cra ed the first vintage of premium, elegant Torrontés in 1983 and has been trailblazing her path in wine ever since. Today, a er over 30 years of challenge and triumph, Susana’s mantra remains the same: Where there’s a will, there’s a wine.

“Susana continues to push the boundaries of Argentine winemaking, and that is what makes her one of the premier winemakers not just in Argentina, but also in the greater world of wine.” -Luis Gutierrez, The Wine Advocate.

SUSANA’S STORY

KEY MOMENTS IN SUSANA’S WINE LIFE

These are the wines of Susana Balbo.This is her story.

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Susana begins her career in wine at theSucesión Michel Torino Winery in Cafayate, Salta.

Susana receives her degree in enology fromDon Bosco University in Mendoza.

Susana makes her first vintage of Torrontés transforming Torrontés from a common blending grape to a world-class varietal.

Susana pursues her dream of building her own winery and making wine under her own name.

Crios is named Wine & Spirits Magazine’s “Value Brand of the Year” for a 3rd time.

Susana is re-elected as President of Wines of Argentina for a 3rd time.

Susana works as a highly-regarded wine consultant internationally in Argentina

Inauguration of the Susana Balbo Winery (SBW)in Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza.

Susana elected as President of Wines of Argentinatwo terms in a row.

Susana is selected by The Drink Business magazine as one of the “50 Most Powerful Women in the Wine World.”

Susana is selected by The Drinks Business as“The Woman of the Year.”

Susana became the first female enologist

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son José and daughter Ana

elected by her industry peers three times

President of Wine ofArgentina

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in Argen na a er gradua ng with honors from Don Bosco University in Mendoza in 1981. Due to the male-dominated industry in Mendoza, her first job took her north to Salta where she with her first vintage of premium Torrontés.

Susana con nually seeks innova ve ways to from experimen ng with barrel volumes (160L through 6,500L) to tes ng wild vs cultured yeasts. For premium wine produc on, Susana chooses for fermen ng vessels. The egg’s porous concrete breathes like oak yet allows the wine to develop as if it wasmade in stainless steel. The resul ng wine has a pure expression of fruit with a richer, more complex mouthfeel.

Susana Balbo has been an influen al leader in Argen ne wine not only with her own projects at SBW, but also as elected

(Argen na’s interna onal trade promo on organiza on). With WofA, Susana has beendue to her work ethic, visionary leadership, and dedica on to the success of Argen ne wine worldwide.

In 2011 and 2012, Susana’s joined to helpbuild SBW to where it is today. José helps Susana as a key member ofthe winemaking team alongside his role as Export Manager. Ana isSBW´s Marketing Manager as well as General Manager of the winery´srestaurants.

changed Argentine wine history

INNOVATIVE WINEMAKER

Susana continuously seeks uncharted territory in the wine world to see what limits can be tasted. Most recently, Susana has delved into making unique white wines with great personality and terroir character –wines like Susana Balbo Barrel Fermented Torrontés and Susana Balbo White Blend, both from Altamira. The Torrontés is not only the first of its kind, but harvested from a previously unproven terroir for Torrontés in the Uco Valley, and the White Blend has been recognized as one of the great and most innovative Argentine white wines.

FIVE MUST KNOW FACTS ABOUT SBW

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• Torrontés: THE benchmark Torrontés of Argentina, and #1 selling Torrontés in the US.• Rosé of Malbec: Dry, full-bodied Rosé of Malbec, and #1 selling Argentine Rosé in the US.• Malbec: A world-class Malbec and a top-10 seller above $10.• Cabernet Sauvignon: Susana’s specialty is making elegant & balanced Cabernet. This one is a steal.• Red Blend: Unique, dry Red Blend of Malbec, Syrah & Petit Verdot. Delicious.

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Luis Gutierrez, The Wine Advocate

R E D B L E N DR E D B L E N D

“Textbook Torrontésat unbeatable price.”

“This is a bargainfor the quality it delivers.”

“It can be drunk so easily it can be dangerous. A champion in its price range.”

CRIOS is the cutting edge brand by Susana Balbo, Argentina’s leadingand most innovative winemaker.

Crios wines are harvested from specific areas in Mendoza and Salta, where grapes are optimal for the fruit-forward style of Crios.

Crios inspiring “Vintage Modern” design,combines the sensibility of Susana’s 30 years of experience with her never-ending innovation.

Crios connects with young, adventurous wine drinkers looking for varietals and regions, as well as those seeking reliable, quality wines that fit their budget.

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EACH YEAR IT WILL HAVE THE BEST VARIETALS

Every Crios back label tells three things about Susana’s personal story:1) A life lesson Susana learned while making the wine2) The story of how the wine came to life3) Tasting notes

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SUSANA’S PERSONAL STORY

"Boasts excellent precision and inner-mouth tension for a wine in this price range… A real standout.”

- Stephen Tanzer, INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR

WINES

• Late Harvest Torrontés: Lively, crisp, and sweet like honey. One of Argen na’s best Late Harvest wines.

• Cabernet Sauvignon: Mendoza’s classiest Cab with classic ripe flavors and a refreshingly bright finish.

• Rosé: Elegant, well-balanced, crisp and seductive due to its light-pink salmon color.

• Late Harvest Malbec: A rare sweet red that is chocolate’s perfect companion.

WHY DO SUSANA BALBO SIGNATURE WINES STAND OUT?

1) Susana’s Signature wines capture her ul mate expression as a winemaker - crea ng boldwines with ar s c finesse that you never re of drinking.

2) The wide range of styles in Susana’s Signature wines highlight the breadth of winemakingexper se Susana brings to the winery.

3) Susana’s winemaking approach is to seamlessly apply her human touch and enhance (notmask) the grape’s character, preserving all elements of terroir.

From mastering classic varietals to taking on her most revolutionary projects, Susana’s Signature label is where she pushes the boundaries of wine.

• Barrel Fermented Torrontés: Groundbreaking, complex, and with terrific energy. Extremely limited.

• Malbec: Seduc ve aroma cs lead you to a plush and velvety palate with excellent length and grip.

• Brioso: An aged, estate-grown Bordeaux blend that boasts impeccable balance for its concentra on.

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1) Each year Susana searches through Mendoza’s small appella ons to discover the mostintense and expressive fruit of the vintage to make Nosotros.

2) Nosotros is one of the few ultra-premium Argen ne Malbecs that can boast impressivepower with incredible balance and refined structure thanks to Susana’s ar ul winemaking.

3) Nosotros is SBW’s most limited produc on wine, with only 150 six-packs imported to the US.

WINES • Nosotros: A 100% ultra-premium Malbec that makes a powerful entrance and leaves with a smooth and

refined finish.

2010Finca Dominio. Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo.

2011Finca La Delfina. Altamira, San Carlos, Valle de Uco.

2012Finca Los Carolinos. Vista flores, Tunuyán, Valle de Uco.

2013Finca Dominio Gualta. Gualtallary, Tupungato, Valle de Uco.

Ageing: 16-18 months in French oak barrels.

#36 in the Top 100 wines of 2016 by James Suckling

- Stephen Tanzer, INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR

“Lush...sound balance...with plenty of underlying energy here. This is very sexy juice.”

“It shows so much precision and intensity, yet always refined. An icon wine for Argentina.”- James Suckling 2016 report

Susana selects the harvest’s best single vineyard each vintage to create one of Argentina’s most iconic 100% Malbec wines: Nosotros

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“Nosotros” among the best 100 wines of the world according to JAMES SUCKLINGOctober 2016 | www.jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-reports/top-100-wines-2016/

Susana Balbo nominated as "Winery Executive/Innovator of the year"by WINE ENTHUSIASTSeptember 13, 2016 | www.winemag.com/2016/09/08/2016wsanominees/

3 wines selected in the Top 100 Wines of the Andes 2016 Report JAMES SUCKLINGSeptember 15, 2016 | www.jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-reports/top-100-wines-andes-2016/

Susana Balbo on Meininger’s front cover “Argentina’s Wine Pioneer”September 2016 | www.meininger.de/en/wine-business-international/issue-042016

José Lovaglio Balbo featured by DecanterSeptember 6, 2016 | www.susanabalbowines.com.ar/media/descargas_archivos/AUG16_Talented_offspring_1.pdf

Malbec from the Uco Valley – 2 Wines Highly RecommendedDECANTER TASTING September 21, 2016 | www.decanter.com/wine-reviews-tastings/high-altitude-malbec-331420/

Susana Balbo Wines, One of the 5 Best Wineries in ArgentinaJAMES SUCKLING 2016May 2016 |www.jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-reports/2016-argentina-tasting-report/

BenMarco Malbec 2013 was awarded with a trophy in the AWA 2016 February 2016 | www.winesofargentina.org/awa/

Susana Balbo Wines recognized by the UN for its Global Compact commitmentAugust 31, 2015

Susana Balbo recognized "Woman of the year 2015"by THE DRINKS BUSINESSMay 2015 | www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/05/db-award-winners-announced/

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