Altos Las Hormigas Colonia Las Liebres Bonarda 2025
Deep ruby in colour, this wine is full of spicy aromas with notes of pink pepper, olive tapenade, and eucalyptus complemented by fig and plum aromas. The palate has a rich mouthfeel accompanied by textured tannins and an integrated acidity with a delicate spiced finish.
The certified organic grapes are sourced from a mix of high-trellised vineyards in Luján de Cuyo, which sit at 800 metres above sea level and Jardin de Hormigas vineyard in Paraje Altamira (Uco Valley) which sit at 1200 metres above sea level. This area sees hot days and cool nights which aids in developing intensely aromatic fruit. The soils here are described as 'fresh' as they are mostly comprised of fine, silty-sand, and only 10% stone, and as a result have excellent water drainage. These soils also allow for deep root development which assists the vines in resisting the heatwaves which are common in Mendoza.
The wine was vinified in 200 hectolitre stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 22°C for 15 days, with daily rack and return to achieve a gentle extraction of the delicate berry aromas. The wine was aged in concrete tanks for 10 months and received no oak treatment in order to preserve freshness and represent a pure expression of the Bonarda grape. After bottling, the wine was aged for three months prior to release.
| RRP | £14.99 |
| Bottle size | 75cl |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Alcoholic strength | 13.5% |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Mendoza |
| Subregion | Luján de Cuyo |
| Grapes | Bonarda 100% |
| Residual sugar (g/l) | 2.7 |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Agglomerated cork |
Friends and business partners Alberto Antonini and Antonio Morescalchi first visited Mendoza in 1995 and were instantly impressed by the vineyards they discovered. Nearly three decades later, the estate they founded, Altos Las Hormigas, has gone from being a youthful dream to one of the country’s leading producers.
Alberto and Antonio work very closely with Pedro Parra (widely regarded as the world’s leading expert on soil and vineyard mapping) to identify the best vineyard sites to grow their grapes. As a result, they have discovered outstanding sites across Mendoza and aim to show the distinct character of each through their wines. From Luján de Cuyo they obtain fine tannins, concentration and a dark purple colour, whereas the calcareous, high-elevation sites of Vistaflores, Altamira and Gualtallary each bring distinctive perfumes and mouth-filling textures.
In 2020, Federico Gambetta was appointed winemaker and by 2021, he was producing 100-point wines, propelling this highly respected winery into a new era. A combination of biodynamic farming, minimal intervention in the winery, as well as Alberto and Antonio’s relentless experimentation and desire to produce Argentina's best wines, has given Altos its reputation as one of the country’s leading Malbec specialists.
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