El Esteco Don David Malbec Reserva 2020, Calchaqui Valley
Critic Reviews (3)
From the northern Calchaqui Valleys at elevation even Mendoza dreams of in a malbec made airy and spirited as a...
From the high altitude Calchaqui Valley this is one of the most finely tuned malbecs available under $20. Real poise...
Deeply coloured, nicely-lifted, chocolate-oak-inflected, this malbec from high elevations in northern Argentina...
Community Reviews (1)
Screw cap. The medium-high to highly aromatic nose is fresh and intense with spice and stony mineral aromas surrounding notes of dark berry, blackberry, tobacco, and dark chocolate with flecks of violet. The medium-full bodied palate has very good structure with dry, savoury flavours of chocolate, spice, tobacco, plus dark berry and blackberry notes. On the salty mid-palate it has fresh, juicy acidity, while the tannins are smooth and well-rounded. Savoury chocolate and earthy notes on the fresh finish, with very good length. Tasted Apr. 2022.
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