- Malbec
- 20% come from vineyards in the alluvial deposits of the Tunuyán River in Paraje Altamira, and 80% come from the high and alluvial zone of Gualtallary
- Medium and large gravels, which are covered with calcium carbonate paste, which contributes to the structure, texture and finish of the wine
- Hand harvested with careful bunch selection
- Fermented at 28ºC, with very careful pigeages in order to obtain optimum extraction
- Indigenous yeast
- 18 months in 3,500L in untoasted French oak foudres, while 25% was aged in concrete pools with no epoxy
- Aged for a further 12 months in bottle
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
Argentina
Region:
Mendoza
Appellation:
Valle de Uco
Variety:
Malbec
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | AR-ALH-11-21 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Descorchados
Score
94
Date
2023-12-20
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2024-05-06
"Beautiful nose with mixed berries, dried rose hips, ground spices and hints of mushrooms at the end. Medium- to full-bodied, polished and refined with harmonious, delicious fruit character. Smooth and supple with a lingering finish. Drink or hold."
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2023-09-07
"The 2021 Malbec Reserve from Altos Las Hormigas, sourced from Paraje Altamira and Gualtallary in the Uco Valley, boasts a lean, precise character. Planted in chalky soils, it's a rich purple in the glass. The expressive nose presents enticing blueberry, violet, sage and other herb aromas. It has a compact, focused profile on the palate, with chalky tannins that contribute to the lean texture and a refreshing mouthfeel that highlights the wine's taut structure. The long, nuanced finish allows the wine's spare beauty to really come through."