La Danza Blend-en – Altos Las Hormigas

LA DANZA BLEND

MENDOZA

Vintage Notes

The season began with a fresh and dry spring that favored good fruit set in the vines. During summer, temperatures were moderate, and in February and March – the months in which we pick up the grapes – we had bouts of rain. By the end of the season, rains lowered and temperatures were not very high; these last days were warm and stable, keeping the grapes turgid and avoiding over-ripeness. These conditions produced very fresh, highly aromatic wines, with intense colors, elegant tannins, and a great structure. Overall an excellent vintage for Altos Las Hormigas.

vineyard

A blend of Malbec, Bonarda and Semillon grapes, harvested by hand.

Winemaking

Careful, double sorting process, before fermentation. Malbec and Semillon grapes are harvested early and co-fermented, in order to soften the tannins, enhance the aromas and have more complexity on the nose. Bonarda is vinified separately before the final blend, which is done a couple of months before bottling in order to keep the freshness of each one of the components. Fermentation takes place in separate stainless steel tanks, at a temperature between 24-26°C, for 10 days. Only indigenous yeasts are involved in the process. Each tank is tasted two times a day to determine what is needed. The wine is then aged for a minimum of 9 months in concrete vats. No oak aging.

Tasting Notes

This flavorful blend of red grapes, with a small but refreshing percentage of white grapes is a pleasure wine, very easy to drink. It has a dark red color with violet hues. On the nose, it is complex and fruity, with notes of cherries and plums. It also shows notes of thyme, black pepper and olives. On the palate, it has a structured and fruity entry, with a balanced acidity that grants a great sensation of freshness in the mouth. It is a vertical wine, with tannins well integrated with the acidity and a supple finish. This blend is a great pairing with Mediterranean cuisine, eggplant and tomato dishes; and it can also be enjoyed by itself.

technical data

Vintage: 2021
Blend: 48% Bonarda – 45% Malbec – 7% Semillón
Closure: DIAM 3
Bottle Capacity: 750ml
Alcohol: 13%
Total Acidity: 5.47 g/l
pH: 3.66
Residual Sugar: 2.43 g/l
Winemakers: Alberto Antonini, Attilio Pagli, Federico Gambetta, Ana Wiederhold
Vineyard Management: Juan José Borgnia, Victoria Maselli.

awards

90 pts Descorchados Guide

LA DANZA BLEND

MENDOZA

harvest

This was a shorter harvest than others, but no less intense. The season was marked by strong heatwaves, a year in which the physiological maturity was slightly delayed with respect to the organoleptic. Our work in the vineyard allowed us to obtain the desired alcohol and acidity just before the heat waves, preserving the fruit character and the tension of the skin of the berries. The season also had heavy rains, which threatened to delay the harvest. However, the rains stopped and gave us a window, just in time, to harvest our fruit with optimum ripeness and health. The cold of the last few weeks before harvest gave the grapes the necessary time to finish ripening and balance all their compounds. 2022 was a year with great concentrations, colors, and health, in which fruity and spicy notes prevailed.

vineyard

Malbec, Bonarda and Semillon grapes, harvested by hand.

elaboration

Careful, double sorting process, before fermentation. Malbec and Semillon grapes are harvested early and co-fermented, in order to intensify acidity for juiciness and crispness, enhance the aromas and have more complexity on the nose. Bonarda is vinified separately before the final blend, which is done a couple of months before bottling in order to keep the freshness of each one of the components. Fermentation takes place in separate stainless steel tanks, at a temperature between 24-26°C, for 10 days. Only indigenous yeasts are involved in the process. Each tank is tasted two times a day to determine what is needed. The wine is then aged for a minimum of 9 months in concrete vats. No oak aging.

CATA’s notes

This flavorful blend of red grapes, with a small but refreshing percentage of white grapes is a pleasure wine, very easy to drink. It has a bright ruby red color, alluring and lively. Ripe red fruit notes stand out on the nose, mostly raspberry and cherry. It also presents herbal notes, eucalyptus, menthol, pink pepper, chamomile flower, and a subtle aroma of gunpowder. In the mouth, it has a fresh entry, with balanced acidity, making it a vibrant, juicy and fine wine. Fruity notes fill the palate, also showing spicy notes at the finish. This blend is a great pairing with Mediterranean cuisine, eggplant and tomato dishes, and can also be enjoyed on its own.

technical data

Vintage: 2022
Blend: 48% Bonarda – 45% Malbec – 7% Semillón
Closure: DIAM 3
Bottle Capacity: 750ml
Alcohol: 13.5%
Total Acidity: 6.0 g/l
pH: 3.7
Residual Sugar: 2.4 g/l
Technical Team: Alberto Antonini, Pedro Parra, Federico Gambetta, Victoria Maselli.

awards

90 pts Adega Magazine, Brazil

LA DANZA BLEND

MENDOZA

harvest

vineyard

Malbec, Bonarda and Semillon grapes, harvested by hand.

elaboration

CATA’s notes

technical data

awards

90 pts Adega Magazine, Brazil

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