Cafayate’s most characteristic wine bears the name of our winery. It's not just about great wine, it's about our history in Cafayate; about the vineyards that surround our winery and the care for this unique land. It's about respect for artisanal work and the effort of entire generations.
The day of the harvest is eagerly expected, and once the grapes reach the optimum point of ripeness, they are hand-picked in the early hours of dawn. This careful process gives as a result a greatly complex, extremely fine wine.
El Esteco is rustic but elegant; a high altitude wine, intense and traditional, it can proudly represent the Calchaquíes Valleys and take our name to the rest of the world.
Grape origin
Finca Chañar Punco, Calchaquí ValleyStowage
3 monthsAgeing potential
5 yearsThe recommended temperature for drinking is between 11 °C and 13 °C.
Uncork 15 minutes before serving.
Sight
Delicate light salmon pink with onion-skin hues. Bright.
Aroma
Fruity and delicate, young, of medium intensity.
Taste
Very fresh, fruity, with spicy notes and good acidity.
Awards
- 2017
- 2018
- 2019
- 2021
- Vintage
- Score
- Critic reviews / Competitions
2021
93
Tim Atkin
2021
92
James Suckling
2019
93
Tim Atkin
2019
92
James Suckling
2019
91
Descorchados
2018
93
Tim Atkin
2018
92
James Suckling
2018
91
Descorchados
2017
92
Tim Atkin
2017
92
Descorchados
2017
91
James Suckling