Altos Las Hormigas

They work closely with soil expert Pedro Parra to pick the best sites, and many are certified organic. Luján de Cuyo gives dark colour and fine tannins, while the high, limestone sites of the Uco Valley, such as Altamira and Gualtallary, bring perfume and a fuller feel in the mouth.

Federico Gambetta became winemaker in 2020. The team farms biodynamically and does as little as possible in the cellar. Beside the Malbecs there is a juicy Bonarda and a white blend of Chenin Blanc, Pedro Giménez and Semillon. In one vineyard, 40 per cent of the land is left to native plants to help wildlife.