2021 Jardin de Hormigas 'Meteora' Malbec

A delightful Argentine Malbec featuring a floral bouquet, ripe dark fruits, and subtle spice, balanced by a lighter body and prominent tannins.

Producer

Altos Las Hormigas

Region

Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza

Country

Argentina

Varietal

Malbec

Varietal Composition

100% Malbec

Specifications

2021

Vintage

2036

Drink By

ABV

Vinification

Grapes are sustainably and organically farmed, hand harvested, fermented in epoxy-less concrete tanks, 15% whole cluster, before aging in concrete for 12 months

Occasional wine note

A delightful Argentine Malbec featuring a floral bouquet, ripe dark fruits, and subtle spice, balanced by a lighter body and prominent tannins.

What experts say about this wine

100

James Suckling

This is a new wine from a single parcel with spicy mineral, white pepper, blackberry and bark notes. Medium-bodied with firm, open, crunchy tannins that are fine grained. Made and aged in concrete. No wood.

100

Vinous

The 2021 Malbec Jardin de Hormigas Meteora originates from Paraje Altamira and was aged for 12 months in concrete vessels. Purple in hue. The subtle, nuanced nose features violet, sage and fennel notes alongside plum and blackberry. It has a dry, lean, chalky texture with an athletic, focused profile in which the energy and mouthfeel enhance the light-footed character. The 2021 is a modern, beautifully sculpted red.

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