Altos Las Hormigas
Clasico Malbec
Mendoza
2019
Vintage
Varietal
Malbec
Where it is, October 2026
Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2029.
This bottle is beyond its peak but remains within its drinking window through 2029.
The ‘19 Clasico Malbec.
Altos Las Hormigas Clasico Malbec 2019 is from Mendoza, Argentina.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Mendoza Malbec should present blackberry, plum and violet, with a light peppery note behind the dark fruit. The 2019 Clásico is expected to feel smooth and approachable, supple tannins giving the palate a rounded texture while bright acidity keeps the fruit clear. It has passed its peak but remains within the listed horizon through 2029; expect a dry finish with berry, gentle spice and a faint earthy impression.
The 2019 vintage
Altos Las Hormigas' 2019 Clasico Malbec comes from Mendoza, Argentina.
About Altos Las Hormigas
Altos Las Hormigas' Clasico Malbec comes from Mendoza, Argentina.
From the cellar: pair with
Grilled lamb chops with mint chimichurri
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised beef short ribs with roasted garlic
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Seared duck breast with blackberry reduction
The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Altos Las Hormigas Clasico Malbec 2019?
Altos Las Hormigas Clasico Malbec 2019 is from Mendoza, Argentina.
When should Altos Las Hormigas Clasico Malbec 2019 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2020-2029. Within that arc, the peak window is 2022-2025. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Altos Las Hormigas Clasico Malbec 2019?
Pair this wine with Grilled lamb chops with mint chimichurri; Braised beef short ribs with roasted garlic; or Seared duck breast with blackberry reduction.