- 100% Malbec
- Sourced from plots 7, 9, 11, and 12 of Altos’ Jardín Altamira vineyard, which is located in Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley at 1,200 meters above sea level
- The vineyard is certified organic, with sustainable management and a focus on biodiversity, which follows Alan York’s philosophy: grapes are not the product of a plant but of an ecosystem
- Hand harvested
- Fermented with indigenous yeast in epoxy-less concrete tanks, 15% whole cluster, and at 25ºC
- Total maceration for 20 days
- Aged for 12 months in concrete
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
Argentina
Region:
Mendoza
Appellation:
Valle de Uco
Variety:
Malbec
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | AR-ALH-12-22 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
97
Date
2025-09-17
"#5 Top 100 Wines of 2025: This has a strikingly unique and aromatic nose, bursting with intense violets, underbrush and blue fruit. The palate is fresh and precise, with almost effervescent acidity and grippy tannins that give it tension and drive. There™s also a subtle meaty, savory element that adds depth. Distinctive and full of character, with a truly singular aromatic profile. This comes from four specific blocks in their Altamira vineyard. Fermentation was done in concrete without epoxy lining, with subtle extraction. It was then aged in the same vessel. Drink now or hold."
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2026-03-10
"The 2022 Malbec Meteora comes from Paraje Altamira in the Uco Valley. It opens with intense violet, sour cherry and a touch of soft blackberry, delivering a vivid, primary expression. Chalky and vibrant with juicy freshness, it moves across the palate with lift and precision, finishing on clear red fruit. There is a buzzing sense of modernity here"an interplay of intensity and delicacy that feels both contemporary and compelling within the Mendoza wine scene. Expressive and full of primary nuance."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2021
Wine Advocate
Score
97
Date
2025-05-01
"The 2021 Jardín de Hormigas Meteora leads with a crystalline, detailed and increasingly complex nose centering around blackberries, violets, lavender and graphite aromas. The palate exudes the seamless, weightless intensity that defines the range, beautifully balancing density and levity with an elegantly taught core. It finishes with a juicy, tense and focused finish that combines pleasing saturation with spry energy and mineral-laced nuances. With aeration, this wine continuously adds layers, depth and aromatic lift, making for an effortless and finessed expression of Paraje Altamira."
2021
James Suckling
Score
96
Date
2024-02-08
"This is a new wine from a single parcel with spicy mineral, white pepper, blackberry and bark notes. Medium-bodied with firm, open, crunchy tannins that are fine grained. Made and aged in concrete. No wood. Drink now."
2021
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2023-09-07
"The 2021 Malbec Jardin de Hormigas Meteora originates from Paraje Altamira and was aged for 12 months in concrete vessels. Purple in hue. The subtle, nuanced nose features violet, sage and fennel notes alongside plum and blackberry. It has a dry, lean, chalky texture with an athletic, focused profile in which the energy and mouthfeel enhance the light-footed character. The 2021 is a modern, beautifully sculpted red."
2021
Wine Enthusiast
Score
94
Date
2024-11-25
"Aromas of jarilla, rosemary, peppercorn and flint are followed by wild berries. The wine is full-bodied, with elegant tannins and silky texture. Bright ripe fruit flavors are enhanced by hints of licorice, dried herbs and black pepper that extend into a savory aftertaste. This is a delicious Malbec from the winery's vineyards in Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley. " Jesica Vargas"
2021
Descorchados
Score
93
Date
2023-03-01