Intis Merlot Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled beef empanadas, pasta with marinara sauce, roasted chicken
✨ Technical Specifications
The Intis range by Finca Las Moras pays homage to 'Inti', the ancient Incan Sun God who was revered as the giver of life and warmth. In the high-altitude desert of Argentina's San Juan province, particularly the Tulum Valley, this sun-drenched terroir is essential for ripening grapes to perfection. This Merlot-Malbec blend combines the soft, plum-like roundness of Merlot with the vibrant, dark berry fruit and gentle spice of Malbec. Crafted using modern, temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation to preserve its bright, fruit-forward character, this wine represents an approachable, everyday expression of San Juan's unique viticultural landscape, where vines are nourished by pure Andean snowmelt.
🍾 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
Merlot, Malbec
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5% - 13.5%