Founded in 1831, Bodega Colomé is the oldest working winery in Argentina, boasting an impressive 4-hectare single vineyard of Malbec and Cabernet planted on original rootstock vines brought from Bordeaux in 1854. In June 2001 the 39,000-hectare property became part of the Hess Group from Switzerland. Since then Bodega Colomé has undergone an investment programme including a sophisticated energy station with a water turbine for self-sufficient energy production, a large 30,000 m³ water reservoir, a small modern winery and luxury boutique hotel. Situated in the Salta region to the far north of Argentina, Bodega Colomé’s high altitude mountain vineyards are planted at a majestic 2300m above sea level in the Calchaqui Valley making them the highest in the world. Bio-dynamically farmed, the extreme altitude of the vineyards allows for lengthened days of intense sunshine and cold nights, growing grapes of intense varietal character and sophistication. Attached to the winery is Estancia Colomé, the luxury boutique hotel, nestled in the footfills and surrounded by vineyards. The hotel comes complete with restaurant, swimming pool & tennis court – essential luxuries should you survive the arduous journey to get there!
