Demencial Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, earthy mushroom stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the extreme, high-altitude desert of the Pedernal Valley in San Juan, Argentina, 'Demencial' Malbec represents Finca Las Moras's daring exploration into the wilder side of viticulture. The name 'Demencial'—meaning demented or insane—pays homage to the seemingly crazy endeavor of cultivating vines at nearly 1,400 meters above sea level, where intense solar radiation, dramatic diurnal temperature swings, and poor, stony soils challenge the limits of winemaking. Unlike traditional, heavily oaked Argentine Malbecs, this cuvée is crafted to highlight raw terroir and tension. Fermented primarily in concrete and stainless steel vessels to preserve its vibrant fruit profile, it showcases a distinct mineral edge, chalky tannins, and an electric acidity born from the valley's unique limestone-rich soils.
🍾 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)
13.5-14%