Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Terroir Uco Valley 750ml (2018), Red Dry

Tasting Characteristics

Bright red ruby colour. Also it shows an aromatic herb perfume along with impressive violet aromas. This is a juicy and intense wine, with notes of youthful plum and blueberry fruit. It has a great grip on the palate, with layered tannins and a balanced, long finish.Αρχή φόρμας

Variety Composition

Malbec 100%

Vineyard

100% Uco Valley. Grapes are harvested by hand from a blend of high-density vineyards located in the sub-region of La Consulta as well as two areas in Tupungato. These are gravelly, alluvial soils with abundant stones and limestone presence.

Vinification – Maturation

Grapes from different vineyards are vinified separately before the final blend. The grapes are selected from a double selection table before going into small stainless steel tanks. The alcoholic fermentation begins with indigenous yeasts at 24-28°C, for 12 days. Each tank is tasted three times a day to determine what is needed. It is aged for 18 months in concrete pools (75% of the wine) and untoasted large oak foudres (25% of the wine). Ageing for 6 months in the bottle.

Harmony

Ideal to pair with Mediterranean cuisine and red meats.

Best Served at

16 - 18°C