Altos Las Hormigas

Reserve Mendoza Malbec

8.9168 ratings
8.613 pro ratings
Valle De Uco, Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Malbec
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Allison Lyzenga

Deep ruby; medium intensity aromas of red and black fruit, red plum, tart , black cherry, blackberry, purple flowers, wet earth, vanilla; dry, medium plus acid, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, much higher acid than expected, fruit a bit underripe, but with some complexity

Deep ruby; medium intensity aromas of red and black fruit, red plum, tart , black cherry, blackberry, purple flowers, wet earth, vanilla; dry, medium plus acid, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, much higher acid than expected, fruit a bit underripe, but with some complexity

Dec 4th, 2019
Sipping Fine Wine

Med Ruby with youthful aromas of black and red fruits with spicy notes. On the palate flavors of blueberry, red cherry, black pepper and some herbaceous notes. Medium length finish ending with a fruit and spice character. Tasting Sample.

Med Ruby with youthful aromas of black and red fruits with spicy notes. On the palate flavors of blueberry, red cherry, black pepper and some herbaceous notes. Medium length finish ending with a fruit and spice character. Tasting Sample.

Sep 21st, 2019
Juan Cabral

Excellent Malbec for a nice Steak

Excellent Malbec for a nice Steak

1 person found it helpfulJun 15th, 2015
M P
8.6

Trendy violet reflex, soft and jammy. Another great bargain from Argentina(with an Italian touch).

Trendy violet reflex, soft and jammy. Another great bargain from Argentina(with an Italian touch).

1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2015
Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen KC

Nice ripe aromas, plenty of oak but pretty soft and jammy.

Nice ripe aromas, plenty of oak but pretty soft and jammy.

1 person found it helpfulJan 12th, 2015
Lori Mike

Pours apple in color. Aromas of smoke, plum and cigar. Aroma of a heavily toasted barrel. Flavors of plum and dark berries along with cigar. A slight acidic bite. Medium + body. As for the finish the Flavors dissipate quickly but the acid stays longer

Pours apple in color. Aromas of smoke, plum and cigar. Aroma of a heavily toasted barrel. Flavors of plum and dark berries along with cigar. A slight acidic bite. Medium + body. As for the finish the Flavors dissipate quickly but the acid stays longer

Sep 23rd, 2015
Kelly Cleary

No structure. Alcohol through the roof.

No structure. Alcohol through the roof.

Aug 29th, 2015
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.4

Higher elevation more calcareous soils and a bit more new oak a lot more 100% versus 1/3 for the terroir

Higher elevation more calcareous soils and a bit more new oak a lot more 100% versus 1/3 for the terroir

Oct 29th, 2013
Jakub Kalinowski

So fresh & sappy.
Poised & balanced with great freshness. Juicy black fruit, with some iron, blood & fresh turned earth in the background. Surprisingly light.
On the palate this is juicy, joyful, fresh with tart cherry acidity, some stony minerality and great freshness. Delicious with grilled meat.

So fresh & sappy.
Poised & balanced with great freshness. Juicy black fruit, with some iron, blood & fresh turned earth in the background. Surprisingly light.
On the palate this is juicy, joyful, fresh with tart cherry acidity, some stony minerality and great freshness. Delicious with grilled meat.

Sep 2nd, 2023
Tilney Fitzpatrick

Yum! Ruby Tap find. Enjoying with a Zingerman’s lamb pot pie pre-Thanksgiving.

Yum! Ruby Tap find. Enjoying with a Zingerman’s lamb pot pie pre-Thanksgiving.

Nov 24th, 2022