750ml Altos Las Hormigas Apellation Gualtallary Red Wine (Alpiste)

750ml Altos Las Hormigas Apellation Gualtallary Red Wine (Alpiste)

Coming from a vineyard with soils with a high presence of caliche (calcium carbonate conglomerate) that give a special mineral salinity to this Malbec from Gualtallary.

Additional Information

• Brand: Altos las Hormigas
• Country: Argentina
• Region: Mendoza
• Appellation / Subregion: Uco Valley
• Variety: Malbec
• Size / Format: 750 ml

Origin

Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza

Variety

100% Malbec

Aging

18 months in untoasted 3500-liter French oak foudres.

Nose

Initially austere on the nose; patience is rewarded with notes of rosemary, lavender, and graphite.

Mouth

The wine has all the structure and intensity typical of its place of origin, with a fresh palate, fine-grained tannins, and a long, pleasant finish.

Pairing

Red Meats, Pork, Grilled, Smoked, Roast, Strong Cheeses, Hard Cheeses, Onion Sauces, Mushrooms, Black Pepper Sauces.