Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, beef empanadas, roasted lamb chops
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched valleys of San Juan, Argentina, Finca Las Moras Malbec is a vibrant expression of the region's unique high-altitude desert terroir. The winery takes its name from the blackberry trees ('moreras') that dot the estate, a nod to the lush, dark fruit flavors that define this wine. Nourished by pure meltwater from the Andes and shaped by dramatic diurnal temperature shifts, the grapes develop thick skins rich in color and soft tannins. This Malbec is crafted in an approachable, fruit-forward style, showcasing the softer, highly aromatic side of San Juan's terroir, which historically served as a vital oasis along the ancient trade routes crossing 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
Malbec
🍷 ABV
13-13.5%