Demencial Blanc de Blancs
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years from vintage release to appreciate its vibrant freshness and aromatic intensity.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh seafood platter, grilled white fish, goat cheese salad
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Demencial' line from Finca Las Moras is born from the wild, extreme high-altitude terroirs of San Juan, particularly the Pedernal Valley. The name 'Demencial' (meaning 'demented' or 'insane' in Spanish) pays homage to the seemingly crazy endeavor of cultivating vines in such a harsh, remote, and rocky desert landscape, where thermal amplitude is extreme and the elements are unforgiving. This Blanc de Blancs is a testament to that daring spirit, combining the structure of Chardonnay, the aromatic intensity of Sauvignon Blanc, and the fresh texture of Pinot Gris. Fermented primarily in stainless steel to preserve its electric acidity and intense mineral core, the wine captures the pure, sun-drenched alpine air and meltwater-nourished soils of the Andes.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1993 under the aegis of Grupo Peñaflor, Finca Las Moras emerged as a transformative force in the viticultural landscape of San Juan, Argentina. Taking its name from the mulberry trees (moras) framing its parcels, the estate encompasses over 1,100 hectares distributed across three distinct sub-regions: the warm alluvial Tulum Valley, intermediate Zonda Valley, and the high-altitude frontier of the Pedernal Valley, situated at 1,350 to 1,400 meters above sea level. In Pedernal, cooling Andean breezes, significant diurnal temperature variation, and calcareous, gravel-strewn soils yield fruit marked by brisk natural acidity and exceptional aromatic tension. Led viticulturally by long-tenured chief winemaker Eduardo Casademont, the estate balances wide commercial reach with artisanal experimentation. While renowned for pioneering premium Syrah and Malbec, Finca Las Moras crafts distinctive white wines ranging from crisp, high-elevation Black Label Sauvignon Blanc and organic Chardonnay to traditional Pedro Ximénez aged biologically under flor, such as Pedrito.
🍇 Grapes
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris
🍷 ABV
12.5-13.5%