Altos Las Hormigas

Malbec 'Lujan de Cuyo - Terroir'

Malbec 'Lujan de Cuyo - Terroir'

Malbec Lujan de Cuyo Terroir Altos Las Hormigas
  • Malbec
  • Sourced from two high-density plots, which have a good presence of limestone, and no clay is present
  • Hand harvested
  • The grapes are transferred by gravity into smaller concrete tanks
  • Fermented with indigenous yeasts at 26ºC for 15 days
  • Aged for 18 months in concrete pools (75%) and untoasted oak foudres (25%)
  • Aged for 6 months in bottle prior to release

Info

Producer:
Altos Las Hormigas
Vintage:
2022
Country:
Argentina
Region:
Mendoza
Appellation:
Lujan de Cuyo
Variety:
Malbec
Color:
Red

Sizes Available

Full Bottle AR-ALH-06-22 12/750ml

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Press & Reviews

Descorchados
Score
92
Date
2023-12-20
James Suckling
Score
91
Date
2024-03-06
"A spicy, dark-fruited red with hints of chocolate, dried flowers and bark. Medium- to full-bodied, polished and sleek with bright, juicy fruit and hints of savory herbs and orange peel at the end. Crunchy finish. Drink now."

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