Altos Las Hormigas

Malbec, 'Appellation Altamira'

Malbec, 'Appellation Altamira'

Malbec Appellation Altamira Altos Las Hormigas
  • Malbec
  • Sourced from the Jardin Altamira vineyard site – one of Altos las Hormigas’ estate vineyard sites, at 1,200 meters above sea level
  • Alluvial Terrace with little clay and limestone-covered pebbles
  • Fruit goes through a double selection process and is transferred by gravity into small concrete containers
  • 15-day fermentation with indigenous yeasts at 26ºC, with manual pigeage throughout
  • Aged for 18 months in untoasted foudres and then 12 months in bottle

 

Info

Vintage:
2019
Country:
Argentina
Region:
Mendoza
Appellation:
Valle de Uco
Variety:
Malbec
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle AR-ALH-21-19 6/750ml

Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2024-02-08
"Fresh and vivid on the nose with fresh strawberries, flowers and blue fruit. Medium- to full-bodied with firm, refined tannins that run the length of the wine. Spicy and refined with a linear freshness and focus. Lots of energy. Very fine tannins. Will age beautifully. Drink now or hold."
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2021-11-18

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