Finca Decero
Syrah 2022
Mendoza
The Decero Signature Syrah is part of Finca Decero’s Signature range, a collection of single-varietal wines designed to express the diversity of the Remolinos Vineyard in Alto Agrelo. Grown at 3,500 feet above sea level on deep silty clay soils, the vineyard’s high-altitude location and marked diurnal temperature swings give the Syrah a distinctive character — one defined by freshness and precision rather than the heavy, sun-baked profile the variety can take on at lower elevations. Medium-bodied and refined, it shows red fruit, spice and mineral notes, with bright acidity and smooth tannins. Fourteen months in French oak barrels adds textural complexity and a long, structured finish.
VINEYARD
Sourced entirely from the high-altitude Remolinos Vineyard at the Finca Decero estate, situated at 3,500 feet above sea level. The vineyard's colluvial, clay-rich soils are reminiscent of some of the finest Syrah plantings in the Rhone Valley, and are farmed with careful canopy management, including leaf plucking on the east-facing side and cluster thinning to one to two clusters per shoot, yielding 3.6 tons per acre. All fruit is handpicked.
WINEMAKING
Grapes undergo cluster selection before the destemmer and berry selection after, then move by gravity feed into small, wide stainless steel tanks. A seven-day cold soak precedes fermentation of ten days at 25°C, followed by 13 days of extended maceration, bringing total maceration to 25 to 27 days. The wine is then gently basket pressed and transferred to French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and 14 months of maturation, with 30% new oak.
VINTAGE
The 2022 Mendoza vintage faced a cool, dry spring, frosts, and rain, but ultimately produced high-quality wines. Red wines showed good concentration, balanced acidity, and lower alcohol levels, with excellent aging potential. However, white wines were impacted by rain during harvest, resulting in a more dilute vintage. Regional variations influenced quality, with the Uco Valley experiencing less rain and cooler temperatures in areas like Gualtallary, while the East saw more rainfall. Despite setbacks, reds from this vintage are particularly promising.
TASTING NOTE
Bright and precise, this high-altitude Syrah delivers red fruit, spice and mineral notes with lively acidity and smooth, refined tannins. Fourteen months in French oak adds layers of textural complexity and a long, elegant finish.
FOOD PAIRING
Red meat dishes
Color
Red
Blend %
100% Syrah
Appellation
Mendoza
Farming
VEGAN CERTIFIED,SUSTAINABLE
Alcohol
14.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$26
Reviews
Wine Enthusiast - May 1, 2026 "Sweet berry aromas fill the nose with ripe, inviting fruit. The soft palate holds rich blackberry flavors and hints of dried herbs, supported by moderate acidity and firm tannins that provide structure and balance. An enjoyable Syrah from Luján de Cuyo."
Trade Materials
Other Wines by this Producer
Mini Ediciones Tannat
Mendoza
A single-varietal Tannat from Finca Decero's limited Mini Ediciones range. Grown at 3,500ft in Agrelo, it delivers deep, firm structure with blackberry, coffee and leather.
The Owl & The Dust Devil Malbec
Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina
This wine is a single varietal Malbec which exhibits richness of fruit in the mid palate whilst maintaining an overall elegance in style which is the hallmark of its origin, the high altitude Remolinos Vineyard.
Mini Ediciones Cabernet Franc
Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina
Finca Decero's Mini Ediciones Cabernet Franc is one of the winery's three "rare varieties & limited edition" wines. The wine shows nuances of bell pepper, graphite and plum notes with fresh aromatics and taunt acidity resulting in a well-structured Cabernet Franc with great potential for aging.
Malbec
A core intensity of red fruit flavors and lifted violet aromas remain the signature of Malbec from the estate’s Remolinos Vineyard. This is exquisitely balanced by freshness of acidity and an elegant integration of French oak which adds complexity to the rich mid palate.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Agrelo is recognized for red varieties and while it has been acknowledged for its high-quality Malbec it has also become known as the source of some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon emanating from Argentina. The wine has a beautiful, full-bodied structure that comes across effortlessly due to the hallmark Decero refinement.
Mini Ediciones Petit Verdot
As the name suggests, Mini Ediciones are highly limited parcels of wine. From lesser known varieties, these wines are wholly expressive of the Remolinos Vineyard and represent an opportunity to taste a variety rarely seen in a pure form. In 2006, in recognition of its unique potential from the coarse, low vigor soils of our Remolinos Vineyard, the winery first selected a few exceptional barrels of wine to make a well-deserved Decero Mini Ediciones Petit Verdot.
Amano
Decero Amano takes its name from the “Amano” or “by hand” approach. As the pinnacle of the winery's achievements each vintage, Decero Amano is a blend of the most distinctive parcels from the Remolinos Vineyard. The wine is a blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Tannat: violet aromas emanate from the Malbec, red fruit flavors and structure of the Cabernet gives excellent length, while the jasmine perfumed Petit Verdot brings firm tannins as does the Tannat, which adds even more textural complexity.
The Owl & The Dust Devil Icon Blend
The Owl & The Dust Devil Icon Blend represents the wild side of Finca Decero, an exceptionally expressive and intense red blend that has as its core some of the specialties of Finca Decero. Its impact on the palate is matched by its groundbreaking Virtual Reality packaging.
