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Altos Las Hormigas Terroir Luján de Cuyo Malbec reveals a different side of Argentina's favourite red grape. Rather than emphasising weight and rich blackberry flavours, it offers fresh cherry, raspberry and red plum, with delicate savoury and herbal notes adding interest. The result is a beautifully balanced, medium-bodied wine with an appealing sense of individuality.
From certified-organic vineyards in Mendoza's historic Luján de Cuyo region, this is a Malbec shaped by its origins rather than prominent oak flavours. An excellent choice for wine lovers who appreciate freshness, subtle complexity and carefully judged winemaking over sheer richness and power.
Merchant Tip: This is a Malbec I'd recommend to someone interested in exploring a different side of Argentina's best-known red grape. Rather than the big, velvety, black-fruited style, it offers a lighter feel, appealing red-fruit flavours and a lovely mixture of subtle complexities. It's a particularly interesting choice if you enjoy wines that express their vineyard origins rather than relying on richness and oak character.
Nose: Fresh red cherry, raspberry and red plum, with delicate floral aromas and hints of white pepper, lavender and savoury herbs.
Palate: Medium-bodied and fresh, with appealing red-fruit flavours, balanced acidity and a gently textured mouthfeel. Subtle spice and savoury notes add complexity without overwhelming the fruit.
Finish: Fresh and fruit-led, with lingering cherry and delicate herbal notes rather than a heavy, oak-driven impression.
The grapes come from two certified-organic vineyard plots in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, where limestone-rich soils and careful vineyard management are central to the producer's approach. Altos Las Hormigas seeks to express the character of these vineyards through freshness, texture and balance.
The grapes are harvested early to preserve their natural acidity and fresh red-fruit character, then fermented using indigenous yeasts. Most of the wine matures in concrete, with a small proportion aged in large, untoasted oak vessels. This approach develops the wine's character without introducing prominent vanilla or toasted-oak flavours.
This fresher, red-fruited Malbec is particularly appealing with dishes where a very rich, powerful red might dominate. Try it with mushroom risotto, roast chicken with herbs, rabbit, or pasta with a creamy sauce. Its balanced acidity helps refresh the palate, while its savoury notes complement the flavours of the food.
It also makes an interesting choice with beef carpaccio or steak tartare, where its fresh fruit and restrained oak character allow the delicate meat flavours to remain prominent.
Serve slightly below room temperature to bring out its freshness and aromatic detail.
If you'd like to explore other expressions of the grape, browse our Malbec wine collection.
To discover more about the regions and styles behind Argentina's best-known red wine, visit our guide to Argentine Malbec.
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