Malbec Clásico - Altos Las Hormigas 2022

Altos Las Hormigas

Format: 75 cl

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Producer Altos Las Hormigas
Name Malbec
Variety Malbec
Vintage 2022
Gradation 13.5%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Red fruits, spices, floral notes
Vinification method Fermentation in stainless steel
Region Mendoza
Production area Luján de Cuyo
Country Argentina
Type Red wine
Aging 6-12 months
Type of cask French oak barrels
Color Intense ruby red
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption Within 5 years
Pairing Red meats, aged cheeses
Il Malbec Clásico di Altos Las Hormigas è un omaggio alla nobiltà del vitigno Malbec, una varietà che trova la sua massima espressione nei terroir argentini. Questo vino nasce nella regione di Mendoza, nota per le sue viti di alta qualità, coltivate a diverse altitudini e su varietà di suoli che conferiscono complessità e carattere distintivo.

Nel calice, il Malbec Clásico si presenta con un colore rosso rubino intenso, con riflessi violacei che sottolineano la freschezza e la vivacità del vino. Al naso, emergono profumi di frutti rossi maturi, come ciliegie e prugne, accompagnati da sottili note floreali di violetta e una leggera speziatura che ricorda il pepe nero e le erbe mediterranee.

L'attacco in bocca è ampio e setoso, con tannini morbidi e ben integrati che donano struttura senza risultare invadenti. La sensazione di rotondità è bilanciata da una piacevole acidità, che conferisce freschezza e ne prolunga la persistenza. I sapori fruttati rimangono predominanti, affiancati da sfumature di cacao e vaniglia dovute a un sapiente affinamento in botti di rovere.

Ideale da accompagnare a piatti di carne rosse grigliate, arrosti o stufati, questo Malbec si presta anche a essere degustato in compagnia di formaggi stagionati. Un vino versatile e di grande personalità, che rappresenta al meglio la tradizione e l'innovazione vinicola della cantina Altos Las Hormigas.
The winery

Altos Las Hormigas – Winery in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza

Discover the story and wines of Altos Las Hormigas.

Argentinian winery based in Luján de Cuyo (Mendoza), known for its focus on Malbec and for a terroir-driven approach. It produces ranges such as Altos Las Hormigas, Jardín de Hormigas and Colonia Las Liebres.
Region: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Founded: 1995
Grapes: Malbec, Bonarda, Sémillon, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Main estate covering 206 hectares with historic vineyards in Luján de Cuyo. Jardín de Hormigas: a vineyard designed for micro-terroir and managed according to organic principles. A strong focus on Malbec in its various expressions. Product range includes Malbec, a Bonarda/Sémillon-based blend, and organic lines. Accolades and high scores from international publications.
Winery history
The story began with Alberto Antonini and Antonio Morescalchi's visit to Mendoza in 1995, which led to the acquisition of an estate in Luján de Cuyo and the planting of vineyards in 1996. The name derives from ant colonies that interfered with the first plantings and became a symbol of patient, collective work. Over time the project expanded through technical collaborations and with the purchase of the Jardín de Hormigas estate in 2011, conceived to highlight micro-terroirs and biodiversity.
Production philosophy
A terroir-specialist approach: emphasizing the wine's origin rather than heavy use of oak, working to express freshness and the identity of each site, and promoting agricultural practices that increase biodiversity and vineyard precision.
Terroir and vineyards
The main estate is located in Luján de Cuyo, and the winery also works with vineyards in Valle de Uco, Gualtallary and Paraje Altamira. The soils include areas with limestone and stony substrates; Jardín de Hormigas is organized into parcels that reflect different micro-terroirs.
Awards and recognitions
The wines of Altos Las Hormigas have received notable scores from international critics and guides. Tim Atkin also included the label among prominent producers in his "Special Argentina Report."

Official Awards

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