Winery El EstecoOld Vines Criolla
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.
Taste structure of the Old Vines Criolla from the Winery El Esteco
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Old Vines Criolla of Winery El Esteco in the region of Salta is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Old Vines Criolla of Winery El Esteco in the region of Salta often reveals types of flavors of cherry, smoke or earthy and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, strawberries or plum.
Food and wine pairings with Old Vines Criolla
Pairings that work perfectly with Old Vines Criolla
Original food and wine pairings with Old Vines Criolla
The Old Vines Criolla of Winery El Esteco matches generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal shank in a pot au feu with star anise, pigeon with bacon and mushrooms or venison leg marinated in white wine and grand marnier.
Details and technical informations about Winery El Esteco's Old Vines Criolla.
Discover the grape variety: Carcajolo
Carcajolo blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Corsica). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches, and grapes of medium to large size. The white Carcajolo can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Old Vines Criolla from Winery El Esteco are 2017, 2018, 2016, 2015
Informations about the Winery El Esteco
The Winery El Esteco is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 100 wines for sale in the of Cafayate Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cafayate Valley
The wine region of Cafayate Valley is located in the region of Calchaqui Valley of Salta of Argentina. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Matervini or the Domaine Domingo Molina produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cafayate Valley are Malbec, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Tannat, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cafayate Valley often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, toasty or mulberry and sometimes also flavors of oregano, bramble or black plum.
The wine region of Salta
Salta, in the far North of Argentina, is home to some of the world's most extreme Vineyard sites. As is the case in Catamarca to the South and Jujuy to the northwest, Salta's vineyards are often located amid mountainous terrain with some reaching altitudes of just over 3,000 meters (9840ft) above sea level. The viticultural area is mainly concentrated to Cafayate of the Calchaqui Valley. Argentina's signature Grape varieties of Torrontes and Malbec are Salta's top performers, producing Bright, intensely flavored wines.
The word of the wine: Musky
Said of an odor reminiscent of musk.
