{"title":"Bodega Colomé | Salta","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Bodega Colomé High Altitude Vineyards in Argentina\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_27590824-7c7d-4cbf-bf30-eeaa423a4dde.jpg?v=1618056554\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBodega Colomé was established in 1831 and is the oldest working winery in Argentina with one of the world’s highest vineyards. The winery is located in the far north of Argentina in the Upper Calchaquí Valley and is thought to have been founded by the Spanish Governor of Salta, Nicolás Severo de Isasmendi y Echalar. In 1854 his daughter, Ascensión, brought the first pre-phylloxera Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon vines to Bodega Colomé. Three vineyards (with an area of four hectares each) were planted in the same year, the fruit from which is still used to make wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough these early efforts were pioneering at the time, it was when Swiss entrepreneur Donald Hess (of Hess Collection, Napa Valley fame) bought Bodega Colomé in 2001 that it underwent the greatest transformation. Hess not only invested hugely in the vineyards and the winery, but also in the Colomé village, which has been converted from a forgotten backwater into a thriving community complete with amenities such as schools, a community centre and even an art museum! The majority of the now 400-strong community are employed at Bodega Colomé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the winery has 140 hectares of biodynamically-run vineyards planted at altitudes of between 1,750 and 3,111 metres above sea level. The four estate vineyards are: ‘La Brava’ (1,750 metres) in Cafayate, ‘Finca Colomé’ (2,300 metres) surrounding the winery in Molinos, ‘El Arenal’ (2,700 metres) and ‘Altura Máxima’ (3,111 metres). Both ‘El Arenal’ and ‘Altura Máxima’ are located in the Payogasta area. Grapes grown at such high altitude develop very thick skins to protect themselves from the sun’s intense ultraviolet rays. As a result, the wines have more colour, aroma, flavours and antioxidants from the increased phenolics. The altitude also contributes to a wide diurnal temperature range of more than 20°C. The warmth of the day ripens the grapes and the coolness of the night preserves acidity and fragrance and ensures a longer growing season, which in turn yields supple and complex tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench winemaker Thibaut Delmotte has been at the helm since 2005 and has taken Bodega Colomé from being a very good producer to being an outstanding Argentinian ‘First Growth’. His winemaking philosophy includes minimal intervention, the use of indigenous yeasts in fermentations and restrained use of oak, so that it never overwhelms the characteristic freshness and the purity of fruit of all of the Bodega Colomé wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBODEGA COLOMÉ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bodegacolome.com\/home-en\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The official website of Bodega Colomé, Argentina\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/desktop_icon_cd1f9a91-a06b-4665-880d-cc47c0dde6d7_480x480.jpg?v=1588261941\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bodegacolome\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Like Bodega Colomé on Facebook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BodegaColome\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Follow Colomé on Twitter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/twitter_icon_34f9bd96-ace0-4f23-b0ee-0e0d2f8cc379_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/twitter_icon_34f9bd96-ace0-4f23-b0ee-0e0d2f8cc379_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bodegacolome\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Follow Bodega Colomé on Instagram\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bodega-colome-altura-maxima-salta-pinot-noir","title":"Bodega Colomé Altura Máxima Salta Pinot Noir 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt a staggering 3,111 metres above sea level, ‘Altura Máxima’ is one of the world’s highest vineyards and represents viticulture at its most extreme. Despite Hess being labelled “loco” (mad) by many for even contemplating such a feat, he acquired the land and planted there in 2004. The team created a dirt track through the wild and remote scrubland to reach this previously inaccessible vineyard. The extreme conditions proved too challenging in the early years, but fortune favoured the brave and in 2012 they released their first ‘Altura Máxima’ wine. The ‘Altura Máxima’ Pinot Noir, sourced from three different plots in the vineyard, is made with one-third whole bunch fermentation and spends 12 months ageing in fourth-use French oak. Perfumed with aromas of blackcurrant and raspberry, complemented by floral and spicy notes. On the palate, it is herbal, complex and concentrated with fresh acidity and good tannic structure. 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Light gold in colour with green tones, this wine has a bright floral nose with citrus aromas of grapefruit and a hint of spice. On the palate, it is fresh and has good fatness with a crisp finish. The wine is elegant and fruity with tropical notes. [#intro]An elegant \u0026amp; fruity expression of Torrontés, the signature white grape of Argentina...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodega Colomé","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41106458640451,"sku":"A24COLOMETORRONTES-1","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/EstateTorrontesBt.jpg?v=1711972976"},{"product_id":"bodega-colome-autentico-malbec","title":"Bodega Colomé 'Auténtico' Malbec 2022\/23","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bodega Colomé ‘Auténtico’ Malbec is part of the 'Estate' Series and is a pure, single-vineyard, unoaked expression of the grape variety. It is made with grapes sourced from their 90-year-old vineyard planted at 2,300 metres above sea level. The high elevation results in grapes that are more exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet rays, which causes them to develop thicker and darker skins to protect themselves from sunburn. At the winery, 85% of the wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks and then aged in tanks for ten months. The remaining 15% of the wine was fermented and aged in concrete eggs, for brighter acidity. After blending and bottling, the wine spent 10 months in bottle prior to release. This Malbec has a deep inky colour with violet hues. It has aromas of blackberries, cherries, and figs, combined with spicy notes and a touch of floral notes. On the palate, it is lush and concentrated, with crisp acidity and ripe, finely-grained tannins that provide structure and balance. 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The extreme elevation, temperature variation between day and night (23 ºC), intense UV rays and the deep, sandy soils result in small grapes with thick skins, producing an elegant, refined wine with a distinct freshness and complexity. Flavours of red fruit, delicately laced with floral and mineral notes. A fresh and elegant mouthfeel, with a full body and round tannins. 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