Altos las Hormigas Clasico Malbec 2023

The 2023 Malbec Clásico Organic is made from grapes grown in Luján de Cuyo and was aged nine months in concrete. The nose reveals ripe fruit, plum and a hint of jam, lifted by a subtle balsamic herbal note. Dry and clingy, with solid extract, it offers depth of flavor alongside a loose, lightly grippy texture. This is a well-achieved 2023 Malbec, darker in profile than overtly fruity.

Mainly composed of Lujan de Cuyo grapes with additions from the Uco Valley, the 2022 Malbec Clásico offers a textbook example of contemporary Argentine Malbec in a straightforward package and at an amazing value. A red-fruited, herbal nose introduces an elegantly plush and precise palate, concluding with a juicy, refreshing finish that lingers with impressive nuance.