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Altos Las Hormigas

Altos Las Hormigas is an Argentine winery established in 1995 by Italian winemakers Alberto Antonini and Antonio Morescalchi, focusing primarily on Malbec production in the Mendoza region. The winery is known for its terroir-driven approach, pioneering single-vineyard Malbecs and sustainable viticulture practices that showcase the distinctive characteristics of Argentina's diverse microclimates. Their flagship wine is the Malbec Clasico, which exemplifies their philosophy of creating wines that express the authentic character of Mendoza's unique terroir.

Founded
1995
Specialty
Terroir-driven Malbec
Wines
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Wines by Altos Las Hormigas

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Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Clasico

Red

Red

Altos Las Hormigas (Spanish for 'the high ants') is one of the pioneers that helped put Argentine Malbec on the world wine map – and their Clasico bottling shows exactly why this grape and country fell madly in love with each other. Founded by Italian winemaker Alberto Antonini and partners in 1995, the winery focuses on expressing the unique terroir of Mendoza through minimal intervention winemaking. This Malbec strikes that perfect balance between fruit-forward accessibility and genuine complexity. It's not trying to be a powerhouse that knocks you over the head – instead, it offers layers of flavor that unfold gradually in the glass. The high-altitude vineyards provide natural acidity that keeps everything fresh despite the ripe fruit character. It's the kind of red that makes you crave a second glass before you've finished the first – dangerously drinkable but with enough depth to keep things interesting. Perfect for converting friends who think they only like white wine.