Intis Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years from vintage release to fully appreciate its fresh, fruit-forward character.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled chicken, creamy pasta dishes, pan-seared white fish
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of Inti, the ancient Incan sun god, the Intis Chardonnay celebrates the intense sunlight of San Juan's high-altitude desert terroir. Grown in the alluvial soils of the Tulum Valley, the grapes are nourished by pure Andean meltwater. Finca Las Moras crafts this wine in an un-oaked, highly approachable style, utilizing temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation to preserve the pure, vibrant expressions of tropical fruits like pineapple and ripe peach, backed by a clean, refreshing acidity that reflects the cool night breezes of the region.
🍾 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
🍷 ABV
12.5-13%