| Size | 75cl |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2024 |
| ABV | 14% |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Salta |
| Main Grape | Malbec (100%) |
| Expression | Red, Warm and Spicy |
Tasting note
Argentinian Malbec, rich and filled with berries, plum jam, the fine, perfumed acidity of redcurrants, with the elegant scent of violets on the nose, plus the sweetness of vanilla and a smear of dark chocolate.
In the press
90/100 - Dried red fruit flavors are lively, offering a surplus of rich, dried savory herb notes. Accents of hot stone and white pepper flood the finish. Drink now through 2023. Top 100 Wines of 2018
Moving up a gear in intensity and depth is Don David El Esteco Malbec from the pioneering El Esteco winery, which has been pushing the boundaries in terms of grape and wine production, exploring high altitude vineyards in the north west frontiers of Argentina, namely the Calchaqui valley, a land of desert scrubland and ravines, which home some of the highest vineyards in the country. Rich and voluptuous, this dark and brooding delight brims with exotic richness, and dense, ripe black fruit, overlaid with layers of spice. Look no further for your perfect steak or roast beef red
Viticulture
From deep, rocky soils with Andes irrigation and a wide thermal range of about 22°C, this dry region (120mm rainfall, 15% humidity, 350 sunny days) shapes intensely colored wines. Cold mornings and nights with long hot days yield concentrated aromas, flavors, and a distinctive fruity character.
Vinification
Hand-harvested grapes undergo pre-fermentation maceration at 8°C in stainless steel. Fermentation uses both native and selected yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation with oak contact. 70% ages 12 months in French and American oak, while 30% rests in stainless steel before the final blend.
Food Match
Hard, full-flavoured cheeses and cold cuts are well suited. Beef in all its glory, grilled, roasted, barbecued are an ideal match.
| Closure | Natural Cork | ||
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| Suitable for | Vegans Vegetarians | ||
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| pH | 3.7 | ||
| Total Acidity | 5.5g/l Tartaric | ||
| Residual Sugar | 1.8g/l | ||
| Allergens | Sulphur | ||
| SKU Code | B1966124 |