{"product_id":"malbec-masterclass-with-federico-gambetta-of-altos-las-hormigas-5-28-2026","title":"Malbec Masterclass with Federico Gambetta of Altos Las Hormigas, 5\/28\/2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Federico Gambetta is passionate about using Malbec to express the incredibly diverse terroirs of Mendoza. In this unique masterclass, we will get to learn straight from him as we taste a lineup of Malbec from single sites and appellations. This is your opportunity to discover the new Argentina, with one of the most charming and dedicated speakers in the industry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1995 by two young Italians, winemaker Alberto Antonini of Antinori and entrepreneur Antonio Morescalchi, Altos Las Hormigas was one of the pioneering producers of Malbec in Mendoza and has strived to innovate ever since. In 2012, Altos Las Hormigas took another significant step in their progression from boutique value winery to the terroir-driven, serious player in the world of Malbec that they are today by following the advice of terroir consultant Pedro Parra, who holds a PhD from L’Institut Agro Montpellier. They decided to stop using new oak or small barriques entirely, instead opting for older, untoasted barrels and concrete tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimultaneously, the winery began to invest in the potential of Mendoza’s cooler, high-elevation Uco Valley and launched their Terroir Project, with the shared ambition alongside other top producers to ultimately create an appellation system in Mendoza which would highlight both the Malbec grape’s nuances and the geographical diversity of their region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2020, Federico joined the team, bringing the wines to a new level with his experience at Catena Zapata and at wineries from Napa to Nîmes. Federico also spent three years studying the effects of climate change on Malbec at INTA, Mendoza's Agricultural Research Center; his expertise in this area should make for fascinating discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cost of this seminar is $40, which will include a $20 store credit that can be applied to a future purchase. We hope you can join us \u003cstrong\u003eon Thursday, May 28 at 6pm on the mezzanine \u003c\/strong\u003efor this very special event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCancellations can be processed for a refund with at least 48 hours' notice before the start of class. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nyc.flatiron-wines.com\/pages\/wine-school#faq\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee all our policies here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skurnik [MSK]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45842121523257,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Malbec-Masterclass-with-Federico-Gambetta-of-Altos-Las-Hormigas-5282026-Event-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York.jpg?v=1778769977","url":"https:\/\/nyc.flatiron-wines.com\/products\/malbec-masterclass-with-federico-gambetta-of-altos-las-hormigas-5-28-2026","provider":"Flatiron Wines \u0026 Spirits NYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}