Altos Las Hormigas 'Clásico' Malbec 2021

Altos Las Hormigas “Clásico” Malbec 2021
Fresh, lifted, and beautifully expressive, this Mendoza Malbec opens with plum, cassis, eucalyptus, white pepper, cardamom, orange peel, and wild herbs, with a bright, energetic profile that feels polished and lively. On the palate, it is juicy and vibrant with supple tannins, fresh acidity, and a long, fruit-driven finish.

Key Details:

Producer: Altos Las Hormigas — a respected Argentine estate focused on expressing the identity of Mendoza through Malbec, with a long-standing emphasis on soils, freshness, and site transparency. The winery is especially known for a more terroir-driven, mineral-minded approach to the grape.

Region / Appellation: Mendoza, Argentina. For the 2021 vintage, this bottling draws fruit from both Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley.

Varietal: 100% Malbec

Vintage: 2021

Style / ABV: Dry red wine; 13.5% ABV. This is an unoaked style centered on purity, freshness, and fruit, with a juicy, crisp mouthfeel. 

Why It’s Special: This wine is special because it shows a fresher, more soil-conscious expression of Malbec, with energy and drinkability at the center rather than heaviness. Altos Las Hormigas has helped shape a more terroir-focused conversation around Argentine Malbec, and this bottling captures that idea in a way that feels vibrant, honest, and easy to love. 

Food Pairing: Excellent with grilled steak, beef empanadas, roast chicken, mushroom dishes, pasta with meat sauce, or grilled vegetables.