Altos Las Hormigas Appellation Gualtallary Uco Valley Malbec is a luscious Argentine wine that showcases the richness of Mendoza's terroir. It offers an elegant and expressive nose, abundant with black fruits and hints of floral tones. On the palate, it bursts with succulent flavours of dark cherry, plum, and hints of chocolate, complemented by a silky texture and well-integrated tannins. This wine, aged in the beautiful Uco Valley, is a testament to the Argentine art of Malbec, delivering a wonderfully balanced finish with subtle, earthy undertones. A superb choice for celebrations or intimate candlelit dinners, meant for true connoisseurs.

Tasting Notes

This wine is intense and deep with a ruby red colour. On the nose there are notes of crunchy plums and blueberries intertwined with aromas of violets, fresh herbs, and tangerine peel. On the palate the wine has a high concentration of fruit and herbal flavours, with rounded tannins and a crisp, salty feel on the finish.

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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