The 2021 Huichaira Vineyards Cielo Arriba is a distinctive high-altitude Argentine red wine from the Quebrada de Huichaira valley near Tilcara in Jujuy, one of the world's highest wine-growing regions at 2,750 meters (9,022 feet) above sea level. This wine is a co-fermented blend of 80% Malbec, 13% Syrah, and 7% Cabernet Franc from a small two-hectare vineyard planted in 2014.

The wine displays meaty, peppery characteristics with aromas of asphalt, peppercorn, and abundant spices. It presents vibrant flavors of red fruits, blackberry, cherry, and sweet tobacco, with notes of wild herbs and grilled tarragon reflecting the extreme mountainous terroir. The palate is characterized by racy freshness, juicy tannins that are tight and fine-grained, medium-plus body at 13.6% ABV, and a long, spicy finish. Despite the sunny, ripe fruit character, the wine maintains remarkable freshness and almost pulpy texture thanks to the cool growing conditions at high altitude.

This super-energetic expression showcases the unique character of extreme-altitude viticulture in Argentina's northern provinces. The 2021 vintage is considered one of the finest recent vintages in Argentina, benefiting from cooler weather that allowed for extended hang time and excellent balance. Critics have awarded this wine 96 points, praising its nerve, intensity, and aging potential of up to a decade.