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Signature grapes
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Bottles to find
Altamira is a sub-region of Uco Valley, Argentina.
Malbec is the grape to know here.
The ground underneath is sand and silt.
The climate is continental, running alpine.
The vineyards themselves read as mountains and riverside.
Red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and intense.
At the table these bottles work with beef, venison and tomato-based dishes.
Serve at 16 to 18°C.
Keeps for 10 to 15 years.
In the glass.
Red: Rich and intense.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Achaval Ferrer Finca Altamira Malbec, Uco Valley, Argentina
- Altos Las Hormigas 'Appellation Paraje Altamira' Malbec, Uco Valley, Argentina
- Altos Las Hormigas Jardin de Hormigas 'Meteora' Malbec, Paraje Altamira, Argentina
- Altos Las Hormigas Jardin de Hormigas Los Amantes Malbec, Paraje Altamira, Argentina
- Argento Reserva Organic Malbec, Paraje Altamira, Argentina
- Argento Single Vineyard Finca Altamira Organic Malbec, Altamira, Argentina
- Bodega TeHo 'Zaha' Toko Vineyard Malbec, Altamira, Argentina
- Bodega TeHo Malbec, Altamira, Argentina
At the table.
- Beef
- Venison
- Tomato-based Dishes
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 16 to 18°C.
- Keeps for 10 to 15 years.
Nearby regions.
Altamira: common questions
01.What grapes is Altamira known for?+
Malbec is the signature grape of Altamira.
02.What kind of wine does Altamira make?+
Altamira produces red wine.
03.Where is Altamira?+
You will find Altamira in Argentina, where it is a sub-region.
04.What food goes with Altamira wine?+
Try beef, venison and tomato-based dishes.
05.How long does Altamira wine age?+
Keeps for 10 to 15 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.
More from here: every wine region in Argentina, or the wider Uco Valley guide.
