2020-02-03
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Barrel Select Cabernet Syrah

Category
Red 
Grapes
50 % Cabernet-sauvignon, 50 % Syrah 
Producer
Finca Las Moras 
Country
Argentina 
Region
San Juan 
Size
750 ml 
Degree of alcohol
13,6 % 
Serving temperature
16-18 °C 
Available in these provinces
Québec, British Columbia, Alberta, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador 
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  • Terroir
    Drip irrigation with water arising from the Andes melting glaciers.

    Vertical trellis.

    Cabernet sauvignon: Pedernal Valley: 1350 MASL. Coarse soil with very low water holding capacity. Mild climate, and a 20 °C. Temperature range.

    Syrah: Tulum Valley: 650 MASL. Sandy loam soil and bedrock, with very low levels of organic matter. Warm and dry climate with low temperature range.
  • Vinification and maturation
    Manual harvesting and destemming.

    Fermentation with selected yeasts.

    Overpump and maceration for over 25 days.

    Pneumatic pressing.

    Natural malolatic fermentation.

    Auto-clarifying racking.

    Ageing of the wine in French and American oak for 12 months.

    Blending and filtration before bottling.
  • Features
    Dark burgundy colored wine with well integrated oak and balanced fruit and tannins. Soft and rich with a subtly rounded mouthfeel.
  • Food Pairings
    An excellent partner to spicy red meats and ripe cheese. Can also be savored on its own.
  • Other information
    Open an hour before serving to fully appreciate its qualities.

    Sugar content: 4.7 g/L
  • Terroir
    Drip irrigation with water arising from the Andes melting glaciers.
    Vertical trellis.
    Cabernet sauvignon: Pedernal Valley: 1350 MASL. Coarse soil with very low water holding capacity. Mild climate, and a 20 °C. Temperature range.
    Syrah: Tulum Valley: 650 MASL. Sandy loam soil and bedrock, with very low levels of organic matter. Warm and dry climate with low temperature range.
  • Vinification and maturation
    Manual harvesting and destemming.
    Fermentation with selected yeasts.
    Overpump and maceration for over 25 days.
    Pneumatic pressing.
    Natural malolatic fermentation.
    Auto-clarifying racking.
    Ageing of the wine in French and American oak for 12 months.
    Blending and filtration before bottling.
  • Features
    Dark burgundy colored wine with well integrated oak and balanced fruit and tannins. Soft and rich with a subtly rounded mouthfeel.
  • Food Pairings
    An excellent partner to spicy red meats and ripe cheese. Can also be savored on its own.
  • Other information
    Open an hour before serving to fully appreciate its qualities.
    Sugar content: 4.7 g/L