…this is an enticing Malbec that shows it’s mountain fruit pedigree – it’s concentrated, and complex with generous fruit beautifully moderated by mouth-watering acidity

This wine is blend of Bodega Colomé’s four estate vineyards – La Brava which sits at 5,740 feet,  Colomé’ which surrounds the winery at 7,545 feet, El Arenal at 8,530 feet and Altura Maxima at 10,207 feet.  These high altitude vineyards offer more sun and less UV protection which produces thicker skinned grapes that deliver robust flavors with invigorating acidity.

Color – Opaque purple
Aromas – Blackberry and boysenberry liqueur, kirsch, violets, marzipan, and a hint of graphite
Body – Medium-bodied with mouth-watering acidity and fine-grained tannins
Taste – Blackberry, boysenberry, black cherry, red currant, spiced oak, espresso, graphite and a hint of pepper
Finish – Long

100% Malbec |14.9%|SRP – $25 (90pts)

My first time with drinking Bodega Colomé, and this is an enticing Malbec that shows it’s mountain fruit pedigree – it’s concentrated and complex with generous fruit beautifully moderated by mouth-watering acidity.

Pair with: Try with  Seared Lamb with Fresh Corn and Quinoa Soup, Buffalo burgers, dark meat poultry, roasted pork, and leaner cuts of red meat (think sirloin, flap, hanger, filet, and skirt steak).

About Bodega Colomé

Bodega Colomé, established in 1831, is the oldest operating winery in Argentina. It is located in the upper Calchaquí Valley in the Salta region of northwestern Argentina.    Their four sustainably farmed estate vineyards sit at elevations ranging from 5,740 feet to 10,207 feet above sea level.  The vineyard, planted on the original rootstock imported from Bordeaux, are the highest in Argentina and the world.

Colomé joined the Hess Family Wine Estates in 2001.  Donald Hess has brought renewed energy and a true sense of purpose by developing not only the winery, but also resources for the surrounding community.

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