Los Intocables White Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years from the vintage release to fully appreciate its vibrant tropical fruit profile and the distinct, sweet oak characteristics of the bourbon barrel finish.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich seafood dishes like grilled salmon with butter sauce, roasted poultry or pork loin with sweet-savory glazes, and creamy pasta dishes such as Fettuccine Alfredo.
✨ Technical Specifications
Finca Las Moras, located in the rugged, sun-drenched valleys of San Juan, Argentina, crafts the 'Los Intocables' White Chardonnay as a bold rebellion against traditional winemaking. The name itself evokes the defiant spirit of the Prohibition era, a theme reflected in its unique production method: the wine is aged in charred American oak barrels previously used for aging bourbon. This unconventional treatment imparts deep, seductive aromas of caramel, vanilla, and toasted coconut to the naturally rich, tropical fruit profile of Chardonnay grown in high-altitude, desert-like conditions. The result is a voluptuous, full-bodied white wine that seamlessly bridges the gap between classic Argentine fruit intensity and the sweet, smoky complexity of American whiskey heritage.
🍾 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.