Altos de Hormigas Jardin de Hormigas 2021 Malbec from Paraje Altamira offers a modern take on traditional viticulture with a distinct Argentine character. The vineyard, located in Mendoza's high-altitude region, benefits from a dry climate and rich cultural blend, resulting in a Malbec that is full-bodied with elegant tannins and a silky texture.The wine features aromatic notes of violet, sage, and fennel, complemented by flavors of plum and blackberry, providing a nuanced and balanced tasting experience.

Composition: 100% Malbec from Paraje Altamira
Winemaking: Fermented in concrete vessels to preserve the purity and expression of the fruit
Aging: Aged for 12 months in concrete vessels without the influence of wood

Wine Critic Reviews

Robert Parker The Wine Advocate (96+): When to drink: 2025 to 2036

From silty soils at the estate Jardín Altamira site, the 2021 Malbec Appellation Altamira is another benchmark example of Altamira's distinctiveness. A broad, expansive and expressive bouquet of crystal-clear purple flower aromas bounds from the glass, supported by a rich yet measured bed of black and purple fruits. The palate is both wide and broad, with a laser-focused, tensile core, releasing into a finish that is equally high and refreshing yet deep and grounded. This is all about flowers and textural breadth, sitting lower in the mouth with a pronounced horizontal richness, juxtaposing the equally fantastic Appellation Gualtallary bottling, which exudes a more vertical, stony profile with a distinctly herbal bouquet. Even while attempting to correct for vintage variation, I find the Altamira wine a touch more complete and three-dimensional, but it really is splitting a hair.

Tim Atkin (97): For reports and full tasting notes, go to Tim Atkin MW's website.