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El Esteco 1946 Old Vines Malbec 2021 Wine Review

El Esteco 1946 Old Vines Malbec 2021

El Esteco 1946 Old Vines Malbec 2021

Calchaquí Valley, Argentina

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $25.95

Drink: 2024-2029

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 15%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine

Organic wine


Winery: El Esteco

Agent: Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 94/100

From the Calchaquí Valley, El Esteco 1946 2021 is produced from Old Vines Malbec (planted in 1946). Produced by Alejandro Pepa, this is a beautifully balanced and racy red with blackberry, blueberry, plum, dried fine herbs and subtle pepper and baking spice flavours vibrant on the palate. A portion of the grapes were whole-bunch fermented and tannins are fine-grained. Good now, better in 2024.

Malbec food pairings: well-marbled steaks from the grill, farmer's pork chops, meat-lover's pizza.

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This El Esteco 1946 Old Vines Malbec 2021 was reviewed on February 4, 2023 by Natalie MacLean

More Vintages: 2019  2018 

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Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Rich and flavourful, with aromas of blackberry and blueberry along with hints of smoke and peppery spice. Full bodied on the palate, with medium tannins and some dry, grippy tannins. Berry flavours are rich and ripe, complimented with spicy hints and notes of oak and smoke on the finish. Enjoy with grilled meats.

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