Morita Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled flank steak, classic beef empanadas, tomato-based pasta dishes
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched Tulum Valley in San Juan, Argentina, the Morita Malbec is a vibrant tribute to the estate's namesake—the mulberry trees ('moras') that dot the desert landscape. This wine is crafted to capture the youthful, energetic side of Argentine Malbec. Nourished by pure Andean meltwater and intense high-altitude sunlight, the grapes develop rich color and bright fruit flavors while maintaining a refreshing acidity. To preserve its lively fruit character, the wine undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks with minimal oak contact, resulting in an incredibly approachable, juicy red that celebrates the pure, unadorned essence of the grape in its native San Juan terroir.
🍾 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)
12.5-13.5%