2020 Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Altamira

Malbec - 750ML
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REVIEWS

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jamessuckling.com, February 2024

Very spicy on the nose with nutmeg, cinnamon and other spices plus black fruit. Full and powerful with intense velvety tannins that give a chewy sense to the wine and so much length and energy. It goes on for minutes...
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Decanter, July 2023

Paraje Altamira is one of Uco’s top terroirs and Alto Las Hormigas’ organic vineyard here, Jardín de Altamira, provides the grapes for this excellent Malbec aged in 3,500L foudres and concrete. Aromas of violets, herbs...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2022

The 2020 Malbec Appellation Altamira was produced with 100% organic grapes from their Jardín Altamira property at 1,200 meters in altitude. This is the first vintage from the new plantings, and the wine doesn't show it...
VN 94

Vinous, November 2024

The 2020 Malbec Appellation Paraje Altamira was 75% aged in foudres. Purple in the glass. The nose offers notes of violets, herbs, sour cherry and hints of thyme. Broad and compact with a degree of fat, prominent...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Malbec
Country Argentina
Region Mendoza
Vintage 2020
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2020 Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Altamira is a red wine produced by Altos Las Hormigas in the Mendoza region of Argentina. This wine is made exclusively from the Malbec varietal, a grape that is closely associated with the Argentinian wine industry. It is sealed with a traditional cork closure.

This vintage showcases the characteristics that are often celebrated in Malbec wines from Mendoza, a region renowned for its high-altitude vineyards and ideal growing conditions for this varietal. The 2020 vintage is noted for its deep red color, which is typical of Malbec wines.

Altos Las Hormigas is a respected producer in the region, known for its commitment to quality and terroir-driven wines. The Altamira vineyard, where the grapes for this wine are grown, is situated in one of the premier areas within Mendoza for Malbec production. The vineyard's unique terroir contributes to the wine's distinctive profile.

As of now, there are no professional reviews available for this specific vintage. However, it can be anticipated that this wine follows the house style of Altos Las Hormigas, which typically emphasizes purity of fruit, balanced acidity, and a refined tannin structure. Past vintages from this producer have received strong reviews, often being praised for their elegance and complexity.

In summary, the 2020 Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Altamira is a promising wine from a well-regarded producer in Mendoza, Argentina. It is expected to offer a rich and balanced expression of Malbec, with potential for both immediate enjoyment and further aging. With no reviews yet available, those interested in this wine might look to previous vintages and the producer's reputation as indicators of its quality.