Barrel Select Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years from vintage release to capture its vibrant fruit profile and integrated oak influence.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted chicken, creamy seafood pasta, grilled salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
Nestled in the high-altitude desert of Argentina's San Juan province, Finca Las Moras crafts its Barrel Select Chardonnay as a tribute to the region's intense sun and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts. The name 'Las Moras' refers to the mulberry trees that historically bordered the estate's vineyards, nourished by pure Andean meltwater. This Chardonnay is sourced from select parcels in the Tulum Valley, where sandy-loam soils and constant breezes yield grapes of exceptional concentration. Fermented and partially aged in French and American oak barrels, the wine beautifully marries the vibrant, tropical fruit character typical of San Juan with sophisticated notes of vanilla, toasted brioche, and a creamy texture, reflecting a modern approach to Argentine white winemaking.
🍾 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
Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5%