Altos Las Hormigas, Malbec Gualtallary, 6x75cl

🍷 Altos Las Hormigas – Malbec Gualtallary
Country: Argentina | Region: Mendoza (Gualtallary, Uco Valley)
Appellation: IG Gualtallary | Grape Variety: 100% Malbec
Style: Red Wine | Winemaking: Wild yeast fermentation, aged in large untoasted oak foudres to preserve purity
Farming: Certified organic, minimal intervention, high-altitude vineyards with limestone-rich soils

🌟 A high-altitude Malbec of rare finesse—mineral-driven, focused, and a masterclass in terroir expression.

👁 In the Glass:
Deep garnet with violet reflections—intense and alluring.

👃 On the Nose:
Vibrant aromas of wild blackberry, crushed violet, and fresh herbs, with underlying notes of graphite, wet stone, and a whisper of pepper and earth. Expressive and lifted.

👅 On the Palate:
Tense, linear, and elegantly structured. Red and black fruits are wrapped in saline minerality and finely etched tannins. The limestone soils speak through the wine’s chalky texture, vibrant acidity, and long, savoury finish.

🍽 Food Pairing:
Superb with grilled beef, mushroom risotto, roasted duck, or dishes featuring black truffle or charred eggplant. Also pairs beautifully with aged Manchego or Pecorino.

⏳ Enjoyment Window:
Drinking beautifully now with decanting, but will age gracefully over 8–10 years, gaining depth and nuance.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Altos Las Hormigas Gualtallary Malbec is a revelation—shifting the perception of Malbec from ripe and plush to precise, mineral, and terroir-driven. A wine that balances mountain power with Burgundian restraint, it's one of Argentina's most compelling expressions of place. A wine for thinkers, seekers, and purists alike.