Calchaquí Valleys

Valles Calchaquíes – Wines from the high altitudes of Argentina

The Valles Calchaquíes are located in the northwest of Argentina, in the province of Salta, at altitudes that rank among the highest wine-growing regions in the world. These extreme conditions – intense sunlight, cool nights, and barren soils – shape the wines in an unmistakable way: they often display a distinct freshness, vibrant acidity, and an aromatic intensity that is rarely found in lower-lying regions.

Torrontés and Malbec from Salta

Two varieties take center stage here. Torrontés is considered the region's aromatic white wine specialty – floral, fresh, and lively, a true counter-design to European white wines. Malbec from these high altitudes often appears more elegant and cooler than its counterparts from Mendoza, with more structure and depth.

Bodega Colomé – a reliable name

Our small, hand-picked selection comes from Bodega Colomé, one of the region's most well-known wineries with a long history in the Calchaquí Valley. Whether you start with the accessible Amalaya de Colomé, try the fresh Torrontés Estate, or reach for the powerful Autentico Malbec – here you get true high-altitude characters from a single source.

If you are looking for Argentine wines beyond the mainstream, the Valles Calchaquíes are just right for you.