Alma Mora Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Argentine beef empanadas, grilled lamb chops, or pasta with a rich bolognese sauce.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched, high-altitude vineyards of San Juan, Argentina, Alma Mora Syrah captures the vibrant essence of its terroir. The name 'Alma Mora' translates to 'blackberry soul,' a poetic nod to both the dark, juicy fruit profile of the Syrah grape and the wild mulberry trees ('moras') that dot the local landscape. Grown in the arid Tulum Valley, where intense solar radiation is tempered by cool mountain nights, the grapes develop thick skins rich in color and flavor. This wine is crafted to highlight the approachable, fruit-forward side of Syrah, showcasing ripe black fruit aromas, sweet spices, and a touch of black pepper, subtly enhanced by brief aging in oak to impart soft tannins and a smooth finish.
🍾 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
Syrah
🍷 ABV
13.5%