Alma Mora Chic and Wild Red Blend
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled beef skirt steak, wood-fired pepperoni pizza, aged cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched, high-altitude desert of Argentina's San Juan province, the Alma Mora Chic and Wild Red Blend by Finca Las Moras is a vibrant expression of the region's rugged yet modern viticultural spirit. Grown in the Tulum Valley, where intense solar radiation is balanced by cool alpine breezes from the Andes, this wine captures the wild essence of its terroir. Crafted for immediate enjoyment, it showcases the winery's knack for creating approachable, fruit-driven wines that do not compromise on character. The Chic and Wild moniker celebrates a contemporary, fashionable take on classic Argentine red blends, combining rich fruit flavors with a smooth, velvety texture that reflects the unique microclimates of San Juan.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1993 under the aegis of Grupo Peñaflor, Finca Las Moras emerged as a transformative force in the viticultural landscape of San Juan, Argentina. Taking its name from the mulberry trees (moras) framing its parcels, the estate encompasses over 1,100 hectares distributed across three distinct sub-regions: the warm alluvial Tulum Valley, intermediate Zonda Valley, and the high-altitude frontier of the Pedernal Valley, situated at 1,350 to 1,400 meters above sea level. In Pedernal, cooling Andean breezes, significant diurnal temperature variation, and calcareous, gravel-strewn soils yield fruit marked by brisk natural acidity and exceptional aromatic tension. Led viticulturally by long-tenured chief winemaker Eduardo Casademont, the estate balances wide commercial reach with artisanal experimentation. While renowned for pioneering premium Syrah and Malbec, Finca Las Moras crafts distinctive white wines ranging from crisp, high-elevation Black Label Sauvignon Blanc and organic Chardonnay to traditional Pedro Ximénez aged biologically under flor, such as Pedrito.
🍇 Grapes
Malbec, Syrah
🍷 ABV
13-13.5%