


Colomé Altura Máxima Malbec
Calchaqui Valley, Salta
With the Andes as the backdrop and close to the borders of Bolivia and Chile, the Salta region of Argentina is less accessible than better know wine regions in the country - some have called the area “impenetrable”.
The true expression of terroir in this Malbec comes from the extreme altitude at which the vineyard sits, it receives much more sun, much less UV protection, producing thicker skinned grapes that deliver a more robust mouthfeel supported by fresh acidity.
Since 2005, Winemaker Thibaut Delmotte has crafted wines of distinction and international acclaim for Bodega Colomé while staying true his French origins.
Tasting Notes
The true expression of terroir in this Malbec comes from the extreme altitude at which the vineyard sits, it receives much more sun, much less UV protection, producing thicker skinned grapes that deliver a more robust mouthfeel supported by fresh acidity.
Winemaking Notes
TIME IN BARREL: 24 months in 3° & 4° use French Oak Barrels
PRODUCTION: 34 barrels
WINEMAKER: Thibaut Delmotte
Vineyard Notes
VARIETAL DESIGNATION: Altura Máxima Estate Vineyard
ALTITUDE: 3111m (10200ft)
VITICURAL AREA: Calchaquí Valleys, Salta, Argentina
SOIL TYPE: Calcareous and Granite
TOTAL PLANTINGS: 23h (56ac), sustainably farmed
YEAR PLANTED: 2007 (VSP) - 2010 (Parral)
Technical Info
VARIETY: 100% Malbec
ALCOHOL: 15%
PH: 3.7
ACIDITY: 5.8 g/l
SUGAR: 2.9 g/l
Tasting Notes
The true expression of terroir in this Malbec comes from the extreme altitude at which the vineyard sites, it receives much more sun, much less UV protection, producing thicker skinned grapes that deliver a more robust mouthfeel supported by fresh acidity. Since 2005, Winemaker Thibaut Delmotte has crafted wines of distinction and international acclaim for Bodega Colomé while staying true his French origins.
Winemaking Notes
TONS HARVESTED: 10 tons TIME IN BARREL: 24 months in 3° & 4° use French Oak Barrels PRODUCTION: 28 barricas WINEMAKER: Thibaut Delmotte
Vineyard Notes
VARIETAL DESIGNATION: Altura Máxima Estate Vineyard ALTITUDE: 3111m (10200ft) VITICURAL AREA: Calchaquí Valleys, Salta, Argentina SOIL TYPE: Calcareous and Granite TOTAL PLANTINGS: 23h (56ac) , sustainably farmed YEAR PLANTED: 2007 HARVEST DATE: April 2016
Technical Info
VARIETY: 100% Malbec ALCOHOL: 15.5% PH: 3.6 ACIDITY: 6,1 g/l SUGAR: 2 g/l
Tasting Notes
The true expression of terroir in this Malbec comes from the extreme altitude at which the vineyard sites, it receives much more sun, much less UV protection, producing thicker skinned grapes that deliver a more robust mouthfeel supported by fresh acidity. Since 2005, Winemaker Thibaut Delmotte has crafted wines of distinction and international acclaim for Bodega Colomé while staying true his French origins.
Winemaking Notes
TONS HARVESTED: 10 tons TIME IN BARREL: 24 months in 3° & 4° use French Oak Barrels PRODUCTION: 27 barricas WINEMAKER: Thibaut Delmotte
Vineyard Notes
VARIETAL DESIGNATION: Altura Máxima Estate Vineyard ALTITUDE: 3111m (10200ft) VITICURAL AREA: Calchaquí Valleys, Salta, Argentina SOIL TYPE: Calcareous and Granite TOTAL PLANTINGS: 23h (56ac) , sustainably farmed YEAR PLANTED: 2007 HARVEST DATE: April 2015
Technical Info
VARIETY: 100% Malbec ALCOHOL: 14.9% PH: 3.6 ACIDITY: 6,1 g/l SUGAR: 2 g/l