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15¾/20
El Esteco Malbec 2012
Calchaqui Valley, Salta, North, ArgentinaBodega El Esteco, founded in 1892 by David Michel and Gabriela Torino, sits at nearly 6000 feet above sea level in the Calchaqui Valley in Salta. Much like the south Okanagan, it sees little more than six inches of rain a year and abundant sunshine. The wine gets a gentle pre-ferment maceration at 5°C in stainless steel tanks before an alcoholic fermentation using native and selected yeasts. Post ferment, it spends another 25 days on skins before ageing in French and American oak blending new, one, two and three-year-old barrels for one year. The colour is inky black, the nose a mix of black fruits, meats and a touch of raisin. The attack is smooth and glossy with super ripe black fruits, licorice and sweet tannins. As long and powerful as this wine can be, it has the elegance of altitude to keep in balance. Best with grilled meats. Note the vintage is 2012, and ready to drink.Tasted: 29 May 2018Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $21.00 | 750ml | estimated retail |
| NB | $20.99 | 750ml | NBLiquor |
| NS | $23.99 | 750ml | NSLC |
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 60731UPC: 7798136300158
