2024 Alma Mora Pinot Grigio San Juan Province, Argentina

Alma Mora Pinot Grigio from San Juan Province, Argentina, is a bright, refreshing white that captures the sunlit charm of this high-altitude region while offering the crispness and drinkability Pinot Grigio lovers seek. Produced by Finca Las Moras, a winery known for harnessing the rugged beauty of San Juan’s arid landscape, this wine reflects a unique South American take on a typically Italian varietal.

San Juan sits just north of Mendoza and is one of Argentina’s oldest winegrowing regions. The vineyards that produce Alma Mora Pinot Grigio lie at elevations of 650 to 700 metres above sea level, where the combination of strong sunlight, cool desert nights, and stony alluvial soils allows the grapes to ripen with full flavour while maintaining excellent natural acidity. The climate here is extremely dry, which means minimal disease pressure and clean, healthy fruit—ideal conditions for fresh white wines.

Vinified in stainless steel with no oak influence, this Pinot Grigio is all about fruit purity and vibrancy. On the nose, it offers aromas of green pear, white peach, lemon zest and melon, lifted by delicate floral tones of jasmine and elderflower. The palate is light to medium bodied with bright citrus, crunchy orchard fruit and a clean, mineral finish. There’s a subtle stony texture and a refreshing crispness that makes it ideal for warm-weather drinking or pairing with light, zesty dishes.

Perfect with grilled prawns and chimichurri, ceviche, fish tacos with lime crema or a summer salad with fennel and citrus. It’s also lovely as an aperitif—dry, clean and uncomplicated, but with enough personality to hold interest.

Alma Mora’s Pinot Grigio is a reliable, great-value white that showcases the growing diversity of Argentine white wine beyond Torrontés and Chardonnay. It’s easy-drinking, versatile, and refreshingly modern.