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Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Appellation Paraje Altamira

Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Appellation Paraje Altamira

An Argentinian Malbec with a strong colour and made at high altitude
Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Appellation Paraje Altamira
75 cl.
2019
94 Decántalo
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Details
14.80%
Alcohol 14.80%
Mendoza
Production area Mendoza
Uco Valley
Designation of Origin Uco Valley
Altos Las Hormigas
Winery Altos Las Hormigas
Contains sulphites
100% Malbec
Varieties 100% Malbec
16.0
Service 16.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Appellation Paraje Altamira 2019

Red wine Aged in wood Respectful agriculture. 18 months in foudres.

Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Appellation Paraje Altamira 2019 unveils an aromatic spectrum dominated by black fruits, with blackcurrant and plum taking centre stage, complemented by a hint of eucalyptus and a subtle chalky sensation. On the palate, it captivates with its velvety texture and a persistence that invites continued enjoyment. This wine, with its concentrated profile, offers an intense bouquet that also evokes the freshness of orange peel, adding a complexity that surprises with every sip.

Style Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Appellation Paraje Altamira
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
White meats, Red meat

About Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Appellation Paraje Altamira

When they bought the estate they had an unexpected discovery. In 1995, winemaker Alberto Antonini and businessman Antonio Morescalchi bought some vineyards in Mendoza (Argentina), right in the Uco Valley. But the two Italians did not know that the property already had several owners, hundreds of them in fact. Against all odds, and ignoring the advice of local growers, they went ahead with their project. But the colonies of ants living on the site fed on the vineyards and made life hard for the new owners.

Little by little, with plenty of patience, they finally got these tenants to move out and in 2016 they began production at the winery, which they called Altos Las Hormigas in honour of the previous residents. However, these is nothing accidental about these vineyards located in the Uco Valley (in the centre of the country) . The name also refers to the altitude where the vines are planted, between 900 and 2000 metres above sea level. These vines are growing Malbec, an “ignored and misunderstood” variety, according to Antonini and Morescalchi, on the terraces of Altamira, near the Tunuyán River (1,200 metres above sea level). The soil in this enclave is silty-sandy, with large stones and gravels covered with calcium carbonate. The rest of the conditions are provided by the mountain climate, with a wide temperature variation between hot days and cold nights (which helps the anthocyanins to develop, giving colour to the grapes) and the dry mountain air (which prevents the spread of diseases).

In terms of winemaking, at Altos Las Hormigas, they opt for the minimum possible intervention. “Each intervention in the winery is a small step that takes us slightly further away from the natural origin”. Therefore, in this winery, gravity transports things, colours are extracted without moving the cap, and they use natural oak. The result of this focus is wines like Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Appellation Paraje Altamira. The process begins with the selection of the grapes, which are picked from a double belt and vatted by gravity. Then alcoholic fermentation begins with native yeasts and continues in untoasted French oak foudres, where it will rest for 18 months. But the journey does not end here. Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Appellation Paraje Altamira will be lightly filtered and then rest again, but this time only for 12 months in bottle.

2019

Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Appellation Paraje Altamira 2019 unveils an aromatic spectrum dominated by black fruits, with blackcurrant and plum taking centre stage, complemented by a hint of eucalyptus and a subtle chalky sensation. On the palate, it captivates with its velvety texture and a persistence that invites continued enjoyment. This wine, with its concentrated profile, offers an intense bouquet that also evokes the freshness of orange peel, adding a complexity that surprises with every sip.
2018

Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Appellation Paraje Altamira 2018 is a taut, richly nuanced Malbec red made. The nose is very expressive, with notes of fresh plum, blackberry, hibiscus, citrus zest and minerals that are also present on the palate (complemented by fennel and dried fruits). Medium-bodied, with elegant and fine tannins, this wine stands out for its fresh acidity, structure, length and persistence.
2018
93 Suckling

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  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.