Hostage – Altamira Single Vineyard Malbec 2021 – Mendoza Argentina

Hostage Altamira Single Vineyard Malbec 2021 is a focused Paraje Altamira Malbec from Pelleriti Priore, shaped by a high-altitude, limestone-rich site in Mendoza’s Uco Valley.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): 100% Malbec
• Region / Appellation: Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
• Vintage: 2021
• Vineyard: Piedra Viva Vineyard, a four-hectare single vineyard planted in 1957
• Altitude: 1,100 meters above sea level
• Soil: Rocky soils with significant calcium-carbonate coverage
• Style: Dry red wine; mineral-driven, fresh and refined

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Plum and dark-berry fruit meet a distinctive mineral character, with freshness, balance, and a refined structure. The Altamira site gives the wine a linear, terroir-driven profile rather than a purely fruit-forward one.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A single-vineyard expression of Paraje Altamira
• Old-vine character from a vineyard planted in 1957
• Limestone-rich soils bring a distinctive mineral dimension
• Freshness and structure keep the Malbec precise rather than heavy

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Grilled ribeye or flank steak
• Lamb chops or slow-roasted lamb
• Braised beef with mushrooms
• Aged hard cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Malbec drinkers who prefer mineral character and freshness
✓ Fans of single-vineyard Uco Valley reds
✓ Drinkers interested in Paraje Altamira’s limestone-driven style
✕ Not ideal if you want a soft, simple, fruit-only Malbec