El Esteco Altimus 2015

Drink now through to 2030. No need to decant before serving. Argentina’s northern wine region of Salta is known for its magnificent spicy Malbecs. The terroir here is distinctly different from the classic Argentinian region for Malbec, Mendoza, since Salta boasts the highest altitude vineyards found anywhere on the planet. El Esteco occupies a dramatic setting in the Calchaqui valleys where the desert conditions and 1800 metres of altitude produce incredibly pure and concentrated fruit which is bursting with aromatic complexity. Named after the Latin word for “the highest”, Altimus is the estate’s flagship wine which is crafted from the finest of grapes each year ...