Sagrado Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, rich venison stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the extreme, high-altitude sanctuary of the Pedernal Valley in San Juan, Sagrado Malbec represents the pinnacle of Finca Las Moras's viticultural achievements. The name 'Sagrado' (Sacred) pays homage to the pristine, isolated valley protected by the towering Andes. Here, at elevations exceeding 1,300 meters, the vines struggle in soils rich in 'pedernal' (flint) and limestone, nourished by pure glacial meltwater and intense, unfiltered sunlight. This unique terroir yields small, highly concentrated berries. The wine is crafted with meticulous care, undergoing extended maceration and aging for approximately 18 months in new French oak barrels. The result is an incredibly deep, complex Malbec that balances intense dark fruit with a distinct, stony minerality and refined, powerful tannins, reflecting the wild and sacred spirit of its high-desert origin.
🍾 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
14.5%