Bodega El Esteco

Reserve Don David Calchaqui Valley Malbec

9.047 ratings
8.84 pro ratings
Valles Calchaquíes, Northwestern Provinces, Argentina
Malbec
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby, with dark edges, aromas of black fruits and strong spice. On the palate flavors of Plum and Blackberry with spice and oak. Full-bodied, rustic harsh tannins ending with smoky spice on the finish. Just ok. Drink now, passing it’s prime.

Deep Ruby, with dark edges, aromas of black fruits and strong spice. On the palate flavors of Plum and Blackberry with spice and oak. Full-bodied, rustic harsh tannins ending with smoky spice on the finish. Just ok. Drink now, passing it’s prime.

Feb 19th, 2021
Lori Mike

Pours jam in color. ON THE NOSE: leather and dirt and savoriness. ON THE PALATE: dark plum and cigar. A tartness from the tannins but not overly drying. Medium(+) body and medium (+) finish.

Pours jam in color. ON THE NOSE: leather and dirt and savoriness. ON THE PALATE: dark plum and cigar. A tartness from the tannins but not overly drying. Medium(+) body and medium (+) finish.

1 person found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2016
Courtney Lineback

Blackberry jam and black currants heavy on the nose, translates to palate. Impressed!

Blackberry jam and black currants heavy on the nose, translates to palate. Impressed!

1 person found it helpfulJun 1st, 2015
Jesica Mangun

More tannic than many Mendoza malbecs but yet not overly acidic. Almost gamey, as buffalo is to beef. Would definitely drink again.

More tannic than many Mendoza malbecs but yet not overly acidic. Almost gamey, as buffalo is to beef. Would definitely drink again.

May 16th, 2016
Joanna Puszczewicz

One Badass wine

One Badass wine

Jun 19th, 2015
Sarah Spencer

Not bad... Not what I was expecting.. But enjoyable.

Not bad... Not what I was expecting.. But enjoyable.

Apr 25th, 2015
Kelly Frey

Just a quiet Tuesday night with the fella

Just a quiet Tuesday night with the fella

Apr 15th, 2015
Ted Bjornson

Had it with sushi ... Great pairing

Had it with sushi ... Great pairing

Apr 2nd, 2015
Neha Abassi

Fav wine!!!

Fav wine!!!

Mar 25th, 2015
Sergio Martinez

Fruity on palate, drier coating... had better

Fruity on palate, drier coating... had better

Mar 24th, 2015