Barrel Select Cabernet Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shanks, aged hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched, high-altitude desert of Argentina's San Juan province, the Finca Las Moras Barrel Select Cabernet Syrah is a masterful expression of regional synergy. San Juan, bordered by the towering Andes, relies on pure glacial meltwater to nourish its vines in an otherwise arid landscape. This bottling marries the structural nobility and blackcurrant depth of Cabernet Sauvignon with the fleshy, dark plum and cracked black pepper allure of Syrah—a grape that has found a second spiritual home in San Juan. Aged carefully in a selection of French and American oak barrels, the wine develops a sophisticated tapestry of toasted vanilla, cocoa, and sweet spice notes, softening the robust tannins of the blend into a smooth, lingering finish that captures the pioneering spirit of the Tulum Valley.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in the 1990s in San Juan, Argentina, Finca Las Moras emerged as an essential pioneer in reshaping the region's viticultural landscape across the Tulum, Zonda, and Pedernal Valleys. Now part of the Grupo Peñaflor family, the winery takes its name from the native blackberry trees that frame its high-altitude vineyards tucked against the Andes Mountains. Finca Las Moras is celebrated for its innovative and sustainable approach to winemaking, focusing heavily on unlocking the regional potential of Syrah alongside classic Argentine staples like Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and aromatic whites such as Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc. From the accessible and fruit-driven Intis line to complex, terroir-focused reserves, their wines showcase the intense sunshine, mineral-rich soils, and vibrant fruit purity characteristic of San Juan.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5% - 14%