Bodega El Esteco is one of the most visited wineries in Cafayate, both for its wines and its setting. The estate includes a colonial-style hotel and restaurant, extensive vineyards running up toward the mountains, and a well-organised tasting room. The Torrontés here is reliably excellent — dry, floral, and aromatic, with more complexity than its reputation sometimes suggests. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec from these high-altitude vineyards are also worth trying.
Winery tours are offered most days and include a walk through the vineyards and production areas as well as a tasting of four to six wines. The setting alone — low colonial buildings, vines, the mountains of the Calchaquí Valley above — justifies the visit. Bookings for tours are recommended in the busy season (March–May and September–November). The on-site restaurant serves Argentine food alongside the estate's wines and is open to non-guests.