Altos Las Hormigas
Terroir Valle De Uco Malbec
Valle De Uco, Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
This 2010 Malbec from the Altos Terroir Series is from a select parcel of land in Uco, near Mendoza in Argentina. Given the recommendation of collaring up to 5 years this wine should be hitting its straps right now. In comparison to last nights' entry level Malbec there's a far better integration of fruit:oak.
On the eye it's dark red and completely opaque with an almost pink edge. The nose is black plum with a hint of tobacco. The palate is a mirror image and the finish is very long, dry and licoricey!
This 2010 Malbec from the Altos Terroir Series is from a select parcel of land in Uco, near Mendoza in Argentina. Given the recommendation of collaring up to 5 years this wine should be hitting its straps right now. In comparison to last nights' entry level Malbec there's a far better integration of fruit:oak.
On the eye it's dark red and completely opaque with an almost pink edge. The nose is black plum with a hint of tobacco. The palate is a mirror image and the finish is very long, dry and licoricey!
This is a specific region of Mendoza the is almost all estate fruit
This is a specific region of Mendoza the is almost all estate fruit
Oct 29th, 2013
easy drinking. pleasant, but not complex.
easy drinking. pleasant, but not complex.
Aug 19th, 2015
Smooth Malbec. Not very strong on detailed flavor, quite smooth though.
Smooth Malbec. Not very strong on detailed flavor, quite smooth though.
Jun 14th, 2015A little sharp to start, but finishes pretty well. Kind of bitter throughout.
A little sharp to start, but finishes pretty well. Kind of bitter throughout.
Jan 19th, 2015
Great black fruit with decent tannins. Not overly complex in its flavors, but Mendoza Malbec is quickly becoming a top pick.
Great black fruit with decent tannins. Not overly complex in its flavors, but Mendoza Malbec is quickly becoming a top pick.
Dec 22nd, 2012