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 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)
14.5%