Barrel Select Syrah
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 7 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, aged hard cheeses.
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Finca Las Moras's Barrel Select Syrah is a testament to the San Juan region's ability to produce world-class Syrah. Nestled in the high-altitude desert valleys of Tulum and Zonda, the vines are irrigated by pure Andean snowmelt and bathed in intense, high-altitude sunlight. This extreme climate, characterized by hot days and cool mountain nights, allows the Syrah grapes to develop thick skins, deep color, and intense aromatic complexity. The 'Barrel Select' designation highlights a careful selection of fruit that undergoes fermentation in stainless steel before being aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels for approximately 12 months. This process softens the grape's natural tannins and infuses the wine with subtle notes of vanilla, toast, and sweet spice, complementing its core of dark berry fruit and signature black pepper.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1993 in the San Juan province of Argentina, Finca Las Moras is a pioneering winery renowned for reshaping the viticultural landscape of the region. Owned by Grupo Peñaflor, the estate utilizes the unique high-altitude desert terroir of the Tulum, Zonda, and Pedernal Valleys, where vines are nourished by pure Andean meltwater and intense sunlight. The winery is particularly celebrated for its expressive Syrah and Malbec, as well as innovative, approachable ranges like Intis, which showcase vibrant fruit-forward profiles. Through sustainable farming practices and modern winemaking techniques, Finca Las Moras continues to produce elegant, balanced wines that capture the true spirit of San Juan's diverse microclimates.