San Juan, Cuyo
Finca Las Moras
Reserva San Juan Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2018
Needed a steak tonight and found this place that has two of my favorites…Beef Wellington and ribeye cap. I went with the ribeye tonight. $80 pesos per ounce. Delicious. Should have upgraded the wine for this experience. — 5 years ago
Bodegas Callia
Bella Syrah Malbec
All 3 loved it. Sweet, but not overly — 6 years ago
Finca Las Moras
Bourbon Barrel Aged Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Surprisingly good, especially for the price. — 8 years ago
Valentin Bianchi
Famiglia Bianchi Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Would drink again — 8 years ago
Finca Las Moras
Los Intocables Black Malbec
ihkut tanniinit — 3 years ago
Valentin Bianchi
Famiglia Bianchi Malbec 2019
Let’s qualify this statement by saying that I’m not a wine connoisseur. That said, I really enjoyed this wine. Not overly sweet and smooth.. — 5 years ago
Bodegas Callia
Malbec 2019
Paired w/Mexican Hot Chocolate Crepes, spiced fudge, fresh berries, cream — 5 years ago
Jelu Estate
San Juan Syrah 2014
Nice discovery. Dark fruits, pepper, and tannins. Some minerality and a touch of smoke. Delicious with a grilled chicken. — 6 years ago
San Lucas
Reserva Pascual Toso Barrancas Vineyards Malbec 2016
Good Malbec — 7 years ago
Finca Las Moras
Alma Mora Malbec
Such a smooth Malbec — 8 years ago
Valentin Bianchi
Mendoza Malbec 2021
Discovered a new region in Bordeaux - tastes like juice — 5 months ago
San Huberto
Malbec
Pairs great with BBQ — 8 months ago
Finca Las Moras
Paz San Juan Malbec 2019
Really liked it. Deep red color, smells like grapes but well balanced. Sweet but not in a bad way. — 4 years ago
Las Perdices
Reserva Don Juan Malbec Blend 2017
Outstanding, tannic, delicious Malbec blend. Loved it! — 5 years ago
Finca Las Moras
Reserva San Juan Malbec
So good! A bit lighter and very fruity. Ash liked it too! — 7 years ago
Graffigna
Malbec 2016
Easy drinking with not without food — 8 years ago
Freddy R. Troya
Zuccardi Polígonos del Valle de Uco — Tupungato Semillón 2021, El Peral, Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina 🇦🇷
Overview
100% Semillón from El Peral in Tupungato, grown around 1,200 meters above sea level. Part of Sebastián Zuccardi’s terroir-focused Polígonos project, the 2021 was fermented with native yeasts and both fermented and aged in large, untoasted French oak, with no malolactic fermentation, a fascinating combination that helps explain its texture without sacrificing freshness.
Aromas & Flavors
Lemon, ripe pear, green and yellow apple, white fruits, and subtle honeyed notes emerge with impressive aromatic generosity. There is also a quiet flinty character underneath the fruit that gives the wine another dimension.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, mellow, and beautifully smooth, with a soft creamy texture that initially feels almost understated. Fresh acidity gradually reveals itself underneath, giving the wine balance, energy, and a surprisingly persistent finish.
Food Pairings
Scallops, grilled white fish, roasted chicken, creamy risotto, ceviche, or richer seafood dishes. Its combination of texture and freshness gives it considerable flexibility at the table.
Verdict
A cerebral Argentine white that makes you think—and rethink—what the Southern Cone can do with Semillón. Expressive and generous without becoming loud, with a wonderful tension between softness, aromatic intensity, and freshness.
Did You Know?
This Semillón comes from El Peral in Tupungato, where Zuccardi’s Polígonos project explores individual Uco Valley villages through specific varieties. The 2021 growing season was comparatively cool and humid, allowing slow maturation while maintaining a strong balance between sugar and acidity.
🍷 Personal Pick
This one overdelivered beautifully. I loved the contrast between its delicate, almost mellow mouthfeel and the generosity of flavors and aromatics underneath. Smooth, expressive, and quietly complex, this is exactly the kind of cerebral white that keeps me exploring beyond Argentina’s obvious grapes. — 4 days ago