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Altos las Hormigas, Malbec Clasico Mendoza, 2023

Red Wine from Argentina, Argentina
by Altos las Hormigas
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Founded in 1995 by Alberto Antonini (former chief winemaker at Antinori) and Antonio Morescalchi. "Hormigas" (ants) references both ants that ate their newly planted vines and the Argentine saying "un trabajo de hormigas" meaning humble, patient work. They purchased 206 hectares in Luján de Cuyo, with first wines released in 1997. Alberto holds degrees from Florence, Bordeaux, and UC Davis. The Malbec Clásico is certified organic and fermented with indigenous yeasts in concrete. The Jardín de Hormigas vineyard in Altamira at 1,200 meters is certified organic with 40% native flora for biodiversity.

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More about Altos las Hormigas

In 1995, when everyone else was planting Cabernet Sauvignon, winemaker Alberto Antonini and entrepreneur Antonio Morescalchi bet everything on Malbec in Mendoza. They were right. Altos las Hormigas pioneered terroir-driven Malbec with biodynamic farming, minimal intervention, and deep knowledge of places like Altamira and Gualtallary. Antonini's global palate brings new ideas every vintage. These are unshowy, ambitious wines from people who actually understand what they're doing.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Malbec

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine:

100% MalbecGrapes come from vineyards in Luján de Cuyo (70%) and Paraje Altamira, in the Uco Valley (30%)Hand harvestedSoftly pressed and fermented with indigenous yeasts in order to express the vineyard they come fromFermented in separate stainless steel tanks between 24°C for 10 days with indigenous yeast, 5% whole clusterEach tank is tasted three times a day to determine what is neededAged for 9 months in concrete vats

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled beef, beef empanada, chorizo, aged cheddar

Tasting Profile

Argentine Malbec, fruit-forward. Plum, blackberry, slight spice. Full body, ripe tannins, good concentration, approachable.

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