Altos Las Hormigas

Malbec, 'Valle de Uco - Terroir'

Malbec, 'Valle de Uco - Terroir'

Malbec Valle de Uco  Terroir Altos Las Hormigas
  • Malbec
  • 100% Uco Valley with high density vineyards located in the sub region of La Consulta as well as two areas in Tupungato
  • Gravelly, alluvial soils with abundant stones and limestone presence
  • Hand harvested
  • Grapes are selected from a double selection table before going into small stainless steel tanks
  • Fermentation with indigenous yeasts at 24-26°C for 15 days
  • Each tank is tasted two times a day to determine what is needed
  • Aged for 18 months in concrete pools (75% of the wine) and untoasted large oak foudres (25% of the wine)
  • Aged for 6 months in the 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-02-21 12/750ml

Press & Reviews

Descorchados
Score
93
Date
2023-12-20
James Suckling
Score
91
Date
2024-03-06
"Fruity nose of cassis, candied cherries, milk chocolate and sweet spices. Medium-bodied with powdery tannins. Fruity, yet it has some texture and stony character at the center and more blue fruit and violets at the end. Drink now."

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