2022 Appellation Gualtallary Uco Valley Malbec, Altos Las Hormigas

• Style: Refined, mineral-driven Malbec
• Taste: Crunchy plum, blueberry, violet, herbs, citrus zest
• Food: BBQ & grilled dishes; beef & steak; lamb; stews
• Occasion: Date night; gifting; cellar worthy
• Serve: 16–18°C, decant 30 mins before service

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Deep ruby with crunchy plum, blueberry, and floral violet notes woven through fresh herbs and a whisper of citrus zest. Mineral salinity and refined tannin grip bind the fruit together into a balanced, elegant whole. This is restraint and freshness in a high-altitude glass—no heavy oak, no excess.

The Winery — Altos Las Hormigas

Founded in 1995 by Alberto Antonini and fellow Tuscan winemaker Antonio Morescalchi, this Luján de Cuyo estate has become one of Argentina's top five Malbec specialists. The 2022 vintage comes from their high-altitude Gualtallary vineyard at 1,300 metres, where limestone-studded loamy soils and careful management navigated intense heat and timely rain to harvest at peak ripeness. Indigenous yeast fermentation in small concrete tanks, 25 days' gentle maceration, and 15 months in unlined concrete and large untoasted foudres created silky tannin structure and concentrated character while preserving the wine's mineral freshness.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair this with beef or lamb—its savoury, herbal undertones and crisp palate suit everything from long Sunday roasts to special dinners. The 13.5% alcohol and mineral edge make this food-first rather than showy, equally at home with grilled meats, stews, and braises. Serve at 16–18°C, decanting 30 minutes before the table. A wine that rewards both immediate pleasure and patient cellaring, this benchmark Argentinan expression of Tupungato's potential is ideal for gifting or building your collection.