Chardonnay
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Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1 to 3 years from the vintage release.
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Grilled chicken breast, creamy pasta dishes, or pan-seared white fish.
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Finca Las Moras Chardonnay captures the vibrant, sun-drenched spirit of San Juan's high-altitude desert valleys. Grown in the Tulum and Zonda Valleys, where intense solar radiation is balanced by cool mountain nights and irrigated by pure Andean snowmelt, this Chardonnay showcases a remarkably fresh and tropical character. Historically, San Juan was overshadowed by neighboring Mendoza, but pioneering efforts in the late 20th century revealed that its unique microclimates could produce white wines of surprising freshness and structural balance. The wine is typically fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its bright, primary fruit aromas of red apple, pear, and pineapple, with a small portion sometimes undergoing light oak aging to add a subtle touch of vanilla and roundness to the palate.
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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.