Altos Las Hormigas

Gualtallary Malbec

9.06 ratings
9.41 pro ratings
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Malbec
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
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9.4

Bright medium ruby. Musky dark berries, molten chocolate, leather, meat and espresso on the nose, lifted by a touch of violet florality; this struck me as a bit like Syrah from the northern Rhône. Very suave, fine-grained, dry wine with insidious intensity and nuance--not to mention lift--to its dark fruit and mineral flavors. Classically dry in an Old World style, showing a sexy mocha reduction today and no excess weight. Finishes with horizontal, fine-grained tannins and outstanding length. This is not quite as tightly wound as the 2013 version last year, but no complaints here! Finishes with dusty tannins and chalky suggestions. Not thick or fleshy wine, just a superb Malbec of terroir. In fact, I wonder if I'm underrating it. This wonderfully concentrated, layered wine finishes extremely long, with fine-grained tannins. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Jul 2017)

Bright medium ruby. Musky dark berries, molten chocolate, leather, meat and espresso on the nose, lifted by a touch of violet florality; this struck me as a bit like Syrah from the northern Rhône. Very suave, fine-grained, dry wine with insidious intensity and nuance--not to mention lift--to its dark fruit and mineral flavors. Classically dry in an Old World style, showing a sexy mocha reduction today and no excess weight. Finishes with horizontal, fine-grained tannins and outstanding length. This is not quite as tightly wound as the 2013 version last year, but no complaints here! Finishes with dusty tannins and chalky suggestions. Not thick or fleshy wine, just a superb Malbec of terroir. In fact, I wonder if I'm underrating it. This wonderfully concentrated, layered wine finishes extremely long, with fine-grained tannins. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Jul 2017)

Oct 30th, 2017
Stuart Pollack

Deep, intense, licorice-flavored Malbec. Not my favorite style, but well-made. Prune start, acidic and long finish. Best with steak.

Deep, intense, licorice-flavored Malbec. Not my favorite style, but well-made. Prune start, acidic and long finish. Best with steak.

Sep 22nd, 2018
Liam Davitt

Lighter body than expected. Pleasant balance. Peppery note on the finish.

Lighter body than expected. Pleasant balance. Peppery note on the finish.

Mar 11th, 2018
Kevin Driscoll

Solid Malbec. Tasty

Solid Malbec. Tasty

Sep 1st, 2017
Ned Gray Creed

The second Malbec I would buy. 4200 foot elevation vineyard. This producer harvests early compared to others in the region, no new oak, native yeasts, low yields. Balanced, subtle, and lean character for meals.

The second Malbec I would buy. 4200 foot elevation vineyard. This producer harvests early compared to others in the region, no new oak, native yeasts, low yields. Balanced, subtle, and lean character for meals.

Jun 20th, 2017
Dave Leach

Had in Charlotte with Gallagher...very good

Had in Charlotte with Gallagher...very good

May 15th, 2017
Sean Daly

Sean had this 7 years ago

Sean had this 7 years ago

Oct 28th, 2017
Michael Pruneda

Michael had this 7 years ago

Michael had this 7 years ago

Sep 9th, 2017