Altos Las Hormigas

Attilio is one of Italy’s most respected winemakers and one of Altos’ most passionate. He studied at the Technical Agrarian Institute of Siena, Italy, at a time when winemaking was still considered a hands-on career. He had the fortune to work under Tuscan winemaking legend Giulio Gambelli, whom he considers his mentor. Attilio first arrived in Mendoza under instruction to create a Sangiovese similar to those he was known for in Italy, but quickly learned that Mendoza had no intention of being Tuscany. Instead, he fell in love with the old vines of Malbec. Although he has two 100 point wines in his personal record, he believes that the personality of terroir is what really inspires his commitment to winemaking.

Alberto is one of the most recognized winemakers across the globe, and brings new ideas and an unparalleled palate to the Altos Las Hormigas team. His education includes a degree in Agricultural Studies from the University of Florence and Oenology degrees from the University of Bordeaux and the University of California - Davis. He was director of winemaking for the famed Antinori group, and has worked for many of the largest wine producers of the world. Having worked for almost all the mayor wineries in Argentina, Alberto is probably the most relevant contributor to modern Argentine winemaking.

Federico at 32 can already boast professional experiences in France and the US, and an employment history that includes the most prestigious Mendoza wineries. Altos Las Hormigas is very lucky to have Federico as head of winemaking and we are all impressed with his interpretation of the role, starting with a deep knowledge of the vineyard.