Altos Las Hormigas
Reserve Mendoza Malbec
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, 2019Med 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, 2019Excellent Malbec for a nice Steak
Excellent Malbec for a nice Steak
1 person found it helpfulJun 15th, 2015Trendy 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, 2015Nice 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, 2015Pours 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, 2015Higher 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, 2013So 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.