Bodega Colome Estate Malbec 2021
Bodega Colome (Hess Family Wine Estates) · Bodega Colome, Molinos, Salta, Argentina
Bodega Colome is the proof that altitude is not a gimmick — it is a winemaking tool as powerful as any barrel or blend.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Intense blackcurrant and black cherry, layered with violet and dried herbs.
Palate
Concentrated yet fresh — the altitude preserves acidity that keeps the ripe dark fruit lifted.
Finish
Long and structured. Cedar and violet persist.
- Varietal
- Malbec
- Blend
- 100% Malbec
- Vineyards
- Estate vineyards at 6,500-7,500 feet elevation, Calchaqui Valley, Salta
Cocktail Suggestion
Cocktail — Malbec Sangria
Food Pairing
Pair with: Grilled Argentine-style short ribs with chimichurri.
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