COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Malbec
PRODUCER
Bodega El Esteco
REGION
Salta
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bodega El Esteco, founded in 1892 by French immigrants, is a pioneer in Argentina's high-altitude winemaking. Located in the heart of the Cafayate Valley in Salta, the estate benefits from extreme conditions: over 300 days of sunshine per year, very low rainfall, and a massive diurnal temperature swing. At 1,700 meters above sea level, the grapes develop thick skins to protect themselves from intense UV radiation, resulting in wines of deep color, concentrated flavors, and remarkable natural acidity. This Malbec represents the unique terroir of these high-altitude desert vineyards.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
At 1,700 meters above sea level, the vineyards receive intense solar radiation, forcing grapes to develop thicker skins for protection.
Fact 02
Bodega El Esteco was established in 1892, making it one of the oldest and most prestigious wineries in the remote Cafayate Valley.
Fact 03
The extreme diurnal temperature variation in Salta can exceed 20°C, preserving the wine's vibrant natural acidity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Grapes are hand-harvested from selected high-altitude parcels in the Cafayate Valley. Upon arrival at the gravity-fed winery, the fruit undergoes a cold maceration to extract primary fruit aromas and color. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using selected yeasts. A portion of the wine is aged in French and American oak barrels for approximately 9 to 12 months to add complexity and soften the tannins, while the remainder is kept in stainless steel to preserve the vibrant, fresh fruit character.
