{"product_id":"altos-las-hormigas-clasico-malbec","title":"Altos Las Hormigas 'Clásico' Malbec 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltos Las Hormigas “Clásico” Malbec 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion \/ Appellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mendoza, Argentina. For the 2021 vintage, this bottling draws fruit from both Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry red wine; 13.5% ABV. This is an unoaked style centered on purity, freshness, and fruit, with a juicy, crisp mouthfeel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It’s Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent with grilled steak, beef empanadas, roast chicken, mushroom dishes, pasta with meat sauce, or grilled vegetables. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pluto's Wine Bar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42970544865385,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/2039\/3577\/files\/3.png?v=1773093814","url":"https:\/\/plutoswinebar.com\/products\/altos-las-hormigas-clasico-malbec","provider":"Pluto's Wine Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}