Name: 2011 Altos Las Hormigas 'Terroir Valle de Uco' Malbec
Brand: Altos Las Hormigas
SKU: 053d26f3b6b70f05924fae139ac7ea1d
Price: 12.94 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 88 (6 reviews)

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2011 Altos Las Hormigas 'Terroir Valle de Uco' Malbec
Uco Valley, Argentina
- - Most Recent Avg Price (ex-tax)
  - $ 22 / 750ml
  - From August 2019
- Red - Bold and Structured
- 3.5 from 3 User Ratings
- 88 / 100 from 6 Critic Reviews
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Winery

Altos Las Hormigas is a well-regarded wine estate based in the Lujan de Cuyo subregion of Mendoza, Argentina.

The estate was founded by Tuscan-based Italian businessman Antonio Morescalchi and international (but fellow Tuscan) ...

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About the Product

Region or Appellation: Uco Valley

Mendoza / Argentina
Drinking Window: 2014-2016

Analytical Data

Alcohol ABV: 12.9 - 14.6%

Production Attributes

Winemaker: Alberto Antonini, Attilio Pagli, Federico Gambetta, Ana Wiederhold
Ownership: Alberto Antonini and Antonio Morescalchi.
Vineyard Manager/ Viticulturist: Juan José Borgnia, Victoria Maselli.

Awards

(1)

Silver

2011 Vintage

Awarded: 2014

Wines of Argentina

About the Wine

Region

Uco Valley

Argentina's primary grape variety of Malbec shines here, producing terroir-driven red wines with a distinctive floral aroma. Cabernet Franc is much less widely planted, but some great...

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Style

Red - Bold and Structured

A typically New World style of wine characterized by ripe fruit, firm tannins and massive popularity. Characteristics Forest floor, tannin, acidity, blackcurrant, mint, eucalyptus. Key...

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Grape Variety / Blend

Malbec

Malbec growing regions Though Malbec originates in South West France, its history in France is a troubled one. Cahors In France, Malbec is the flagship grape of Cahors, in South West France...

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Food Pairing

Beef and Venison

The general rule with all red meat is the leaner the meat, the lighter the wine – this also applies to different cuts of beef or steak, although side dishes and sauces also have to be...

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Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine

Beef jap che Starter Course: Pan-fried beef and vegetables with clear noodles and soy; Contains: garlic, sesame oil; Korean

Beef in oyster sauce Main Course: Chinese

Short rib taco Main Course: With pickled red cabbage; Contains: coriander; Western

Mimolette Cheese Course: French

Critics Scores & Reviews

(6)

2011 vintage

88 / 100

6 scores

95 - 100

90 - 94

85 - 89

80 - 84

75 - 79

0 - 74

When to drink: 2014 to 2016

90 / 100 Wine Spectator

2011 Vintage Tasted: Apr 2014

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86 / 100 CellarTracker

2011 Vintage

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User Ratings

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3.5

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Vintage Critics Score Avg. Price (ex-tax)

All 89 / 100 $ 17 2021 93 / 100 $ 17 2020 – $ 17 2019 92 / 100 $ 16 2018 88 / 100 $ 19 2017 91 / 100 $ 19 2016 90 / 100 $ 39 2015 89 / 100 $ 14 2014 88 / 100 –

2013 89 / 100 – 2012 88 / 100 – 2011 88 / 100 – 2010 88 / 100 – 2009 88 / 100 –

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2011 Vintage: Argentina Learn more

Vintage quality: Good

Current condition: Ready to drink, will keep

The 2011 Argentinian vintage struggled against persistent cold and damp but eventually came out on top.

A moderate spring saw a very successful budburst before the zonda, a strong wind from the Andes, brought a wave of frost striking regions like Valle de Uco ...

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