Altos las Hormigas Malbec La Danza 2023 750ml

Altos Las Hormigas La Danza Malbec 2023 is an entry-level, everyday "pleasure wine" from the respected Mendoza producer Altos Las Hormigas (known for terroir-focused, lower-intervention Malbecs). It's designed to be fresh, juicy, and highly drinkable.

Key Details

• Producer: Altos Las Hormigas (winemakers: Alberto Antonini, Pedro Parra, Federico Gambetta).
• Region: Mendoza, Argentina (grapes from various vineyards across Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley).
• Grapes: 100% Malbec (hand-harvested).
• Winemaking: Fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel at cool temps (~23°C) for about 10 days. Aged 6 months in concrete vats. No oak. Bottled with DIAM closure. Alcohol: 13.7%. Organic options exist in the line, but this is the standard La Danza Malbec.

Tasting Notes & Style

A fresh, medium-bodied, vibrant red with lively fruit and herbal lift — perfect for casual drinking:

• Color: Intense, lively ruby red.
• Nose: Expressive red and dark fruit (cherries, plums, peaches), with herbal/spicy notes (eucalyptus, menthol, pepper, thyme, cardamom, subtle anise).
• Palate: Juicy and fluid, friendly/supple tannins, balanced acidity, great freshness and concentration. Long, fruity finish with vertical energy.
• Style: Unoaked, approachable yet with good structure. Think juicy, chillable red for everyday enjoyment rather than a powerhouse Malbec.

Food Pairings: Very versatile — red meats, pasta, charcuterie/cold cuts, pizza, grilled veggies, or even slightly chilled with salmon or lighter fare. Drink now–2027.

Background

"La Danza" (The Dance) emphasizes mountain freshness and shareability. It's part of Altos Las Hormigas' accessible "La Danza" range (there's also a red blend with Bonarda + Semillón). The 2023 vintage handled frost and heat waves well, yielding concentrated yet fresh wines thanks to early harvesting.