Black Label Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, roasted portobello mushrooms
✨ Technical Specifications
Finca Las Moras's Black Label Malbec is a striking expression of high-altitude viticulture in San Juan, Argentina, particularly drawing from the stony, sun-drenched soils of the Pedernal Valley. Situated at the foothills of the Andes, these vineyards are shaded by the mountains and refreshed by cold alpine winds, creating an extreme diurnal temperature variation. This unique climate slows ripening, allowing the Malbec grapes to develop deep concentration, thick skins, and vibrant acidity. The winery's name, meaning 'the blackberries', pays homage to the mulberry trees scattered throughout the estate, a fruit profile that vividly reflects in the wine's character. Aged for approximately 12 to 15 months in French and American oak barrels, this Malbec seamlessly integrates ripe dark fruit flavors with notes of sweet spice, vanilla, and toasted wood, capturing the rugged elegance of San Juan's desert terroir.
🍾 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
Malbec
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%