# Reserve Chardonnay (2024)

- **Producer:** Finca Las Moras
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** San Juan, Argentina
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €15
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, peach, lemon, butter, vanilla, cloves

## About this wine

Finca Las Moras Reserve Chardonnay is a white wine from the San Juan region of Argentina. The producer, Finca Las Moras, is known for its pioneering approach to winemaking in San Juan, emphasizing sustainability and the unique characteristics of the region's terroir. The estate's name, 'The Blackberry Estate,' is inspired by the surrounding flora. The vineyards are located at high altitudes, benefiting from the arid climate and gravelly soils of San Juan, which contribute to the wine's concentrated fruit profile and balanced acidity. The winery is part of Grupo Peñaflor and was established in the late 1990s with a philosophy centered on the harmonious relationship between nature and human endeavor.

## Interesting facts

- The winery's name, Las Moras, translates to 'The Blackberry Estate'.
- Vineyards are situated at altitudes up to 1350 meters.
- Finca Las Moras was named 'Wine Producer of the Year' in Argentina in 2013.
- The wine is vegan-friendly.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and balanced acidity can cut through richer sauces and complement the texture of proteins. Notes often found in Chardonnay, such as subtle oak or fruit, can echo or contrast with ingredients like herbs, citrus, and creamy elements.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Finca Las Moras Reserve Chardonnay involves manual harvesting of the grapes. Fermentation takes place at approximately 10°C, with a significant portion of the wine undergoing fermentation in French and American oak barrels, while the remainder ferments in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation is employed. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its lees for nine months. Oak aging, typically in French and American oak, is also a key component of the aging process, contributing to the wine's complexity. The producer emphasizes sustainable and responsible viticultural and winemaking practices.