Bodega El Esteco

Saturday 13 June 2015

For the 2015 edition of La Citadelle du Vin, Altimus 2011 won the highest distinction with a gold medal and a special recognition as the best malbec of the south hemisphere.

Wednesday 13 May 2015

Don David Malbec 2013 won the highest distinction of the 2015 edition of the International Wine Challenge (IWC).

Thusday 12 May 2015

El Esteco became, for the second consecutive year after 2014, the Argentine Winery most awarded at Decanter World Wine Awards.

The best awards displayed went to Amaru High Vineyard Torontes 2014 with an International Trophy and to Ciclos Malbec 2013 and Don David Torrontes 2014 with two gold medals.

French immigrants David and Salvador Michel founded the winery in 1892, and it soon became one the pioneering establishments in the art of Argentine winemaking. Blessed by the assets of the region and the dedication of its staff, it has since then earned well-deserved recognition for the high quality of its products.

The Calchaquí Valleys region is probably one of those few places in the world that deserves to be admired, more than understood. The very nature of this location awes the visitor: among the lush vegetation of the Yunga forest, the rivers and rocky mountains, there emerges, unexpectedly, a stretch of desert where magic happens. Standing at an ideal altitude of 1,800 meters (5,500 feet) above sea level, with its ever-present sunshine and perfect temperature range, the environment is perfect for the creation of high-end wines.

What makes Calchaquí Valleys region so special? Very simple: it is one of the most beautiful and remarkable places in the world. But it is not all about its breathtaking landscapes, laced by rivers, mountains and valleys; or about its culture, a blend of the most charming Argentine folklore: the Calchaquí Valleys are a gem in the world of winemaking.