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Altos las Hormigas Malbec Reserve 2022

Altos las Hormigas Malbec Reserve 2022

Altos las Hormigas Malbec Reserve 2022 is a testament to the rich terroir of the Uco Valley. This wine is crafted from grapes grown on calcareous soils that impart unique structure and complexity. The vineyards, situated at high altitudes, benefit from the region's diverse climate, creating a Malbec with deep layers and a pronounced sense of place. Expect a deep red hue with subtle magenta hints and an aromatic profile featuring intense fruit notes of raspberry complemented by spicy undertones.

Composition: 100% Malbec grapes. 80% from Jardin de Hormigas vineyard in Paraje Altamira, and 20% from the high and alluvial zone of Gualtallary, thriving in limestone soils.
Winemaking: The juice underwent fermentation at 24°C (75°F) with natural acidity and indigenous yeasts. Brief and gentle pumping-over during fermentation ensured optimal extraction.
Aging: 75% of the wine aged for 15 months in concrete pools with no epoxy, while the remaining 25% matured in 3,500-liter French oak foudres, followed by 12 months of bottle aging.

94 pts  Wine Advocate

Sourced from estate vines in Gualtallary and Altamira, the 2022 Malbec Reserve opens with a textbook aromatic expression of modern Malbec, melding black fruits with fresh flowers and herbs with an undercurrent of turned earth and crushed stones. The palate is rich yet refined, combining tensile structure with a generous core of deliciously ripe fruits. It concludes with a staining but restrained finish framed with elegant minerality.


94 pts Vinous Media

The 2022 Malbec Reserve, also from Gualtallary and Paraje Altamira in the Uco Valley, is charming with a delicate floral expression of violet and lavender over a background of plum and bright cherry. This is dry, juicy and chalky in texture. It is compact and vibrant, defining a modern palate in line with the house's higher-tier offerings. The vintage adds subtle concentration without weighing it down
$31.99
Altos las Hormigas Malbec Reserve 2022—
$31.99
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Altos las Hormigas Malbec Reserve 2022 is a testament to the rich terroir of the Uco Valley. This wine is crafted from grapes grown on calcareous soils that impart unique structure and complexity. The vineyards, situated at high altitudes, benefit from the region's diverse climate, creating a Malbec with deep layers and a pronounced sense of place. Expect a deep red hue with subtle magenta hints and an aromatic profile featuring intense fruit notes of raspberry complemented by spicy undertones.

Composition: 100% Malbec grapes. 80% from Jardin de Hormigas vineyard in Paraje Altamira, and 20% from the high and alluvial zone of Gualtallary, thriving in limestone soils.
Winemaking: The juice underwent fermentation at 24°C (75°F) with natural acidity and indigenous yeasts. Brief and gentle pumping-over during fermentation ensured optimal extraction.
Aging: 75% of the wine aged for 15 months in concrete pools with no epoxy, while the remaining 25% matured in 3,500-liter French oak foudres, followed by 12 months of bottle aging.

94 pts  Wine Advocate

Sourced from estate vines in Gualtallary and Altamira, the 2022 Malbec Reserve opens with a textbook aromatic expression of modern Malbec, melding black fruits with fresh flowers and herbs with an undercurrent of turned earth and crushed stones. The palate is rich yet refined, combining tensile structure with a generous core of deliciously ripe fruits. It concludes with a staining but restrained finish framed with elegant minerality.


94 pts Vinous Media

The 2022 Malbec Reserve, also from Gualtallary and Paraje Altamira in the Uco Valley, is charming with a delicate floral expression of violet and lavender over a background of plum and bright cherry. This is dry, juicy and chalky in texture. It is compact and vibrant, defining a modern palate in line with the house's higher-tier offerings. The vintage adds subtle concentration without weighing it down