Winemaker Notes
This is an exceptional single-vineyard Malbec varietal. In the glass I see a very deep color, almost black, dense and well defined, with purple overtones. It has aromas of mature fruit in optimal balance with the sweet tannins of the oak, and notes of mint and chocolate. True to itself, again this year Altamira shows its unique "signature". In the mouth I feel a enveloping caress, then a round sensation, a fascinating mixture of fruit confection made lighter by a balsamic note. The finish is extremely long and mineral.
Professional Ratings
Most distinguished and celebrated from Argentina’s Mendoza, Malbec has seen runaway success since the early 2000s. Mendoza’s agreeable, continental climate with hot, dry summers and cold snowy winters allows the perfect conditions for growing outstanding Malbec. This grape is easy to like for its lusty, deep flavors and aromas of blackberry, plum, red cherry, autumn spice and tilled earth. It’s easy to find delicious, fruit-driven, affordable everyday examples and in prices beyond, quite exceptional ones with dense, supple textures that make them capable of aging.
LAU104760701_2001 Item# 73682