Colomé Estate Malbec

Calchaqui Valley, Salta

2018
2017

Wines of distinction have been crafted at Colomé in the Upper Calchaquí Valley in the Salta region since 1831. Four estate vineyards are blended to achieve the finest expression of Malbec. As the backbone of the blend, Colomé vineyard (60%) surrounds the winery at 2300 metres and lends complexity and weight. El Arenal vineyard (25%) at 2600 metres gives elegance and freshness to the blend. La Brava vineyard (5%) sits at 1700 meters and yields intense ripe fruit. Altura Máxima vineyard (10%) at 3111 metres and one of the highest vineyard in the world, gives floral and mineral notes with fine grain tannins to the assemblage. Higher altitudes offer much more sun, much less UV protection and produce a thicker skinned grape that delivers a more robust taste with fresh acidity to support it.

Tasting Notes

Bright and intense in color with beautiful aromas of blackberries, red fruits and exotic floral notes, this wine delivers aromatics that entice the senses. A full lush entry of ripe and rich black fruit surrounds spiced oak notes and hints of pepper. Fresh acidity supports big, bold tannins and wonderful complexity.

Winemaking Notes

TIME IN BARREL: 15 months in 2° to 5° use French oak barrels, 6 months in bottle WINEMAKER: Thibaut Delmotte

Technical Info

VARIETY: 100% Malbec ALCOHOL: 14.5% PH: 3.7 ACIDITY: 5.7 g/l SUGAR: 2.7 g/l

Vineyard Notes

ALTITUDE: Blend of 4 different terroir and altitude (1700, 2300, 2600 & 3111 meters) VITICURAL AREA: Calchaquí Valleys, Salta, Argentina HARVEST DATE: March-April 2018

Wines of distinction have been crafted at Colomé in the Upper Calchaquí Valley in the Salta region since 1831. Four estate vineyards are blended to achieve the finest expression of Malbec. As the backbone of the blend, Colomé vineyard (60%) surrounds the winery at 2300 metres and lends complexity and weight. El Arenal vineyard (25%) at 2700 metres gives elegance and freshness to the blend. La Brava vineyard (5%) sits at 1700 metres and yields intense ripe fruit. Altura Máxima vineyard (10%) at 3111 metres and one of the highest vineyard in the world, gives floral and mineral notes with fine grain tannins to the assemblage. Higher altitudes offer much more sun, much less UV protection and produce a thicker skinned grape that delivers a more robust taste with fresh acidity to support it.

Tasting Notes

Winemaking Notes

TIME IN BARREL: 15 months in 2° to 5° use French oak barrels, 6 months in bottle WINEMAKER: Thibaut Delmotte

Technical Info

VARIETY: 100% Malbec ALCOHOL: 14.5% PH: 3.7 ACIDITY: 5.7 g/l SUGAR: 2.7 g/l

Vineyard Notes

ALTITUDE: Blend of 4 different terroir and altitude (1700, 2300, 2600 & 3111 meters) VITICURAL AREA: Calchaquí Valleys, Salta, Argentina TOTAL PLANTINGS: 23h (56ac) , sustainably farmed HARVEST DATE: March-April 2017