El Esteco Malbec

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ORIGIN:

Calchaquí Valley, Argentina.

TERROIR:

It’s in the heart of the Calchaqui Valley where El Esteco winery is found. Pioneer in the art of winemaking, El Esteco has a strong sense of belonging and profound commitment to its roots since 1982. El Esteco range of wines pays tribute to the winery’s history and expertise.

VARIETY:

100 % Malbec

PROCESS:

•Concentrated bunches of small grains are manually harvested in 18Kg plastic bins.

•Pre-fermentative macerations at 5°C in stainless steel tanks.

•Utilization of both native and selected yeasts for the fermentation process.

•Post fermentative macerations, totalize 25 days.

•Natural malolactic fermentation is carried in both American and French barrels of first,

second and third use.

•Finalizing this process the wine is aged in the same oak barrels for 12 months.

•A careful selection of barrels is made, looking for light toasted oak in order to outstand

the freshness of the fruit.

•The wine is bottled unfiltered, and kept at the winery during 6 months.

PARING:

Ideal to accompany dishes with red meats from the typical Argentinean Cuisine , hard cheeses

and smoked cold meats.

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Vegetarian Vegan

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