Calchaquí Valleys · Argentina
Bodega Colomé
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Nestled in the heart of Argentina's Calchaquí valleys, at an altitude of up to 3,111 meters, lies Bodega Colomé – one of the oldest and highest-altitude wineries in the world. Founded in 1831, it carries nearly 200 years of history in its vines. Behind Colomé are Donald and Ursula Hess, who realized their lifelong dream here. And winemaker Thibaut Delmotte, who since 2005 has ensured with great sensitivity that every wine perfectly reflects what this place has to offer: intense aromas, vibrant fruit, and a clarity rarely found elsewhere. What makes it so special? The extreme altitude, the intense sunlight, and the cool nights – all of this is present in every sip. For Colomé, sustainable practices in the vineyard are not just a nice extra, but a fundamental principle: respect for the land, the people, and future generations.
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Falstaff 2023
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International Wine & Spirit Competition 2020
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Falstaff 2023
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Silver Concours d'Vin 2024
Awarded by Concours d'Vin
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2020
Awarded by International Wine & Spirit Competition
Bodega Colomé –
almost 200 years of viticulture in the Andes
Bodega Colomé is located in the northwest of Argentina, deep in the Valles Calchaquíes, at altitudes between 2,300 and 3,111 meters above sea level. Founded in 1831, the estate is one of the oldest wineries in the country – and one of the highest in the world. The combination of intense sunlight, dry air, and cool nights shapes every wine in a way that is simply not reproducible in the lowlands: concentrated fruit, lively acidity, a clear character.
Winemaker Thibaut Delmotte has been responsible for the cellar since 2005. His approach is restrained in the best sense: the work happens in the vineyard, not through interventions in the cellar. The vines – including old Malbec vines, some of which are over 100 years old – grow on barren, sandy soils that hardly allow for irrigation. What emerges are wines with depth and texture that tell of the place without explaining it.
Behind Colomé are Donald and Ursula Hess, who acquired the estate in the early 2000s and consistently focused on sustainable viticulture. Not a marketing promise, but a lived attitude: respect for the land, the people in the region, and what sustains this extraordinary landscape in the long term.