Altos Las Hormigas, Malbec Terroir Luján De Cuyo 2016
Considering the Luján De Cuyo is considerably warmer, this wine offers a unique set of traits compared to other Argentinean areas. Produced organically, this wine has subtle aromas that open up entirely on the palate, offering an assortment of concentrated flavors. This wine is definitely one of a kind.
Characteristics
Tasting Notes:
This Malbec comes from an organic vineyard with limestone soils, seeking to show a different expression of the traditional Lujan de Cuyo area as well as preserving the typical characteristics of the wines coming from this wine region. It displays a deep violet red color with purple hues. The nose is subtle, with aromas of red fruits and soft mineral notes. As the wine opens it shows some notes of mendocinian underbrush and lemon thyme. The palate is fresh, with notes of violets. Fine grain tannins reveal the limestone soils it comes from. It has a long and elegant finish, where the wine shows its structure and minerality.
Gastronomy:
Ideal to pair with roasted red meats and spicy dishes.
Vineyards:
The vines are rooted in a high density organic vineyard polygon in our Luján de Cuyo estate.
The preparation of the soil included the addition of hummus, along with water management and organic coverage from day one, aiming for the roots to develop deep into the soil; a key factor to obtain wines with good quality and natural freshness, especially in warm climates. The soil here presents almost no clay but a great presence of limestone, ideal characteristics for the winery’s style.
Ageing method:
100% Malbec grapes hand-picked from an organic certified own vineyard. The grapes are released by gravity into small concrete tanks where the alcoholic fermentation takes place. The juice is fermented using native yeasts, at 24-28°C for 12 days. The wine is kept 12 months in the
concrete tanks for aging, and another 12 months in the bottle.
Technical notes:
Variety: 100% Malbec | Alcohol: 13.3% | Total Acidity: 5.25 g/l | PH: 3.85 | Residual Sugar: <1.8 g/l | Closure: DIAM Cork |