Altos Las Hormigas Appellation Altamira Uco Valley Malbec is an exquisite Argentinian wine, renowned for its complex, layered bouquet. It expresses an enchanting mix of black fruits, violets and spices, with a touch of mineral complexity. The sophisticated palate exhibits a harmonious balance of ripe tannins and acidity that lend an admirably structured body and long-lasting finish. This exceptional Malbec originates from the Uco Valley's Altamira territory, known for its high-altitude vineyards. This terrain endows the wine with an enticing character, revealing the optimal conditions in which the Malbec grape flourishes, producing an unparalleled sensory delight.

Tasting Notes

A fantastic vintage for the `Appellation Altamira` Malbec, which shows as much complexity, concentration, and texture as this appellation can deliver. Deep ruby red in colour with violet hues, the nose is intense and elegant, showing layers of black cherry and plum alongside herbal notes of eucalyptus and a touch of minerality. On the palate it is juicy and fresh with fine tannins providing structure. A graceful, deep and structured wine with considerable length.

About the Winery

Altos Las Hormigas is undoubtedly one of Argentina's iconic wineries, famed for producing world-class Malbec and other exemplary wines. Tucked away in the prestigious Mendoza region, this enchanting winery is a testament to Argentina's stunning contribution to the global wine industry.

The winery was founded in 1995, by a group of Italian and Argentine friends. Their shared passion for excellent wines led them to establish Altos Las Hormigas, named amusingly after the ubiquitous ants found in the region. The vineyards extend for hundreds of hectares, basking in an ideal wine-producing climate that bestows an extraordinary character to the wines produced.

The natural beauty surrounding the vineyards is stunning. Remarkably, the winery strikes a balance between maintaining environmental sustainability, making use of the terroir and harnessing the favourable weather of the region. They uphold a strong philosophy of respect for the earth, enhancing biodiversity and indispensable biological processes within the vineyards.

Altos Las Hormigas specialises in crafting Malbec wines of extraordinary depth and structure. However, its portfolio isn't limited to just Malbec. They also offer an enticing line-up of other varietals, including Cabernet Franc and Bonarda, sustaining high standards of quality and consistency in all their wines. Each vintage represents a unique expression of the distinctive terroir, with the different soils and microclimates conferring individual character to the wine.

The winery embraces a minimalist, non-interventionist approach to wine making. Consequently, these handcrafted wines manage to convey the vineyard's distinctive personality. The cellar team, led by renowned winemaker Alberto Antonini, is committed to bring out the best of Mendoza’s viticulture heritage in every bottle.

Altos Las Hormigas continues to garner critical acclaim for its exceptional wines. It's not just a winery, but an embodiment of Argentina's deep-rooted wine culture and a beacon of excellence in the world of wine-making;

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