Description

Score: 95 pts Guía Descorchados | 93 pts Tim Atkin, MW

Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Reserve 2022 represents the synthesis of meticulous work in Paraje Altamira and Gualtallary. Aged in foudres and concrete, with native yeasts and minimal intervention, this wine seeks to express soil texture, the natural tension of the fruit, and the mineral character of the calcareous soils of the Uco Valley.

"Deep red incolour with magenta hues, it reveals a complex nose: raspberry, cassis, and plum intertwine with thyme, chamomile, jarilla, wet stone, graphite, and menthol. On the palate, it is juicy and enveloping, with marked natural acidity, richly textured tannins, and a long finish highlighted by chalky sensations and notes of red fruit, gunpowder, and wild herbs. A precise, vibrant, and highly distinctive expression of high-altitude Malbec."

Technical Sheet

• Winery: Altos Las Hormigas

• Type: Red Wine

• Vintage: 2022

• Varietal: Malbec

• Blend: 100% Malbec

• Ageing: 15 months (75% in epoxy-free concrete and 25% in untoasted French oak foudres) + 12 months in bottle

• Winemakers: Alberto Antonini – Pedro Parra – Federico Gambetta – Victoria Maselli

• Alcohol: 13.5%

• Total Acidity: 5.7 g/L

• pH: 3.7

• Residual Sugar: 2.1 g/L

• Region: 80% Paraje Altamira – 20% Gualtallary (Uco Valley)

• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C

• Country: Argentina

• Food Pairing: Grilled red meats, mushroom risotto, braised lamb, hard cheeses

• Ageing Potential: Over 10 years

• Score: 95 pts Guía Descorchados | 93 pts Tim Atkin, MW