Altos Las Hormigas

Malbec, 'Appellation Altamira'

Malbec, 'Appellation Altamira'

Malbec Appellation Altamira Altos Las Hormigas
  • 100% Malbec
  • Sourced from the certified organic Jardin Altamira vineyard – one of Altos las Hormigas’ estate sites in Paraje Altamira,Uco Valley
  • Alluvial Terrace of Altamira, at 1,200 meters above sea level with little clay and limestone covered pebbles
  • Fruit goes through a double selection process and are transferred by gravity into small concrete containers
  • 25-day minimal extraction, semi-reductive fermentation with indigenous yeasts at 26ºC, with manual pigeage throughout
  • Aged for 15 months in 50% untoasted foudres and 50% concrete, then minimum 12 months in bottle

 

Info

Vintage:
2021
Country:
Argentina
Region:
Mendoza
Appellation:
Valle de Uco
Variety:
Malbec
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle AR-ALH-21-21 6/750ml

Press & Reviews

Descorchados
Score
95
Date
2023-12-20
James Suckling
Score
97
Date
2024-02-08
"A sophisticated and complex red with blackberries, blueberries, sea shells, terra cotta, crushed stone and sea salt. Medium-bodied, savory and juicy on the palate with a creamy yet firm texture. Opens and softens in the end. Drink now or hold."
Jancis Robinson
Score
16.5
Date
2024-06-26
"With fragrant, fresh red fruit and graceful floral notes, this is a beautiful wine with which to begin to understand the top wines of Altos Las Hormigas and their delicate hand in Paraje Altamira terroir. There's an undercurrent of wild herbs and spices, with a sanguine edge and graphite-like tannins on the finish. (AB)"

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