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Altos Las Hormigas Mendoza Red Blend

In 1995 Alberto Antonini, a well-known Tuscan winemaker, and Antonio Morescalchi, a young entrepreneur, took a trip to visit the burgeoning wine areas of South America. It only took one stop to find what they were looking for. They were immediately impressed by the vineyards thriving in the high altitude and dry climate of Mendoza, and were captivated by the whispered traditions and blend of cultures.

High in the Andes mountain range Mount Aconcagua, which stands at over 6900 meters (22,000 ft), overlooks a vast, green oasis of vineyards called Mendoza. The region’s semi-desert climate, which produces large temperature differentials has very hot daytime and very cool nights  and abundant run off water from the snow-capped Andes, makes it particularly suited for the cultivation of high quality grapes.

This wine is a  blend of the three traditional Mendoza grapes: 48% Bonarda 45% Malbec and 7% Semillon. It is a unique blend that renovates the tradition of using a small percentage of white grapes in a red wine to increase flavor balance and drinking pleasure.

Altos Las Hormigas Mendoza Red Blend Notes to Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Dark red fruit
• AROMA: Intense notes of red fruit and subtle citrus
• TASTE: Notes of strawberry, plum and grapefruit
• FINISH: Balanced acidity and supple tannins linger on the palate
• ABV: 13%