Finca Altamira
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically peaks between 8 to 20 years from the vintage, though exceptional vintages can cellar beautifully for 25 years or more.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, or rich venison stew.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Finca Altamira is a legendary single-vineyard Malbec that redefined the potential of Argentine wine on the global stage. Sourced from an ancient, ungrafted vineyard planted in 1925 in La Consulta, Uco Valley, these centenarian vines struggle in poor, stony soils rich in volcanic ash and calcium carbonate. Fed by the pure meltwater of the Tunuyán River, the vines produce incredibly low yields—often just a single glass of wine per vine. Achaval Ferrer employs a philosophy of minimal intervention, fermenting in small cement tanks before aging the wine in new French oak barrels. The result is a profound, terroir-driven masterpiece that balances intense dark fruit with a distinct mineral backbone, fine-grained tannins, and a remarkably fresh acidity that reflects its high-altitude origin.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1998 by Santiago Achával and Manuel Ferrer Minetti, alongside renowned Italian winemaker Roberto Cipresso, Achaval-Ferrer is a pioneering estate located in the Perdriel district of Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. The winery is celebrated for its unwavering dedication to preserving Argentina's viticultural heritage, focusing on centenarian, ungrafted vineyards that produce exceptionally low yields. Utilizing minimal intervention and aging in French oak barrels, Achaval-Ferrer crafts profound, terroir-driven red wines that showcase the diverse microclimates of Mendoza. Their portfolio is anchored by the critically acclaimed single-vineyard Malbec trilogy—Finca Altamira, Finca Bella Vista, and Finca Mirador—as well as Quimera, a meticulously structured Bordeaux-style blend.