Malbec, Jardín de Hormigas 'Los Amantes', 2022

A highly regarded Malbec wine from the Mendoza region in Argentina, specifically from a winery known for crafting wines with a sense of terroir-driven authenticity and elegance. The name "Los Amantes" (The Lovers) is often seen as a tribute to the passionate connection between the wine and the people behind it, as well as the harmonious relationship between the land, vines, and winemaker.

Reviewers have lauded the Jardín de Hormigas Los Amantes Malbec 2022, highlighting its elegance, complexity, and distinctive expression of Mendoza's Paraje Altamira terroir.

James Suckling named it his Argentina Wine of the Year 2024, praising its mineral-driven character, elegance, and vibrant red fruit flavors.

Tim Atkin MW awarded the 2021 vintage 100 points, describing it as a wine of both subtlety and power, with aromatic notes of rose petal and violet, flavors of raspberry, wild strawberry, and pomegranate, layered tannins, minimal oak influence, and a lingering finish.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave the 2021 vintage 98 points, noting its elegance, ethereal quality, and depth despite the young vines, with chalky tannins and impressive freshness.

These accolades underscore the wine's exceptional quality and its winemaker's commitment to expressing the unique terroir of Paraje Altamira.