2023 Salta Malbec, Bodega Colomé Estate Series

• Style: High-altitude Malbec, crystalline intensity
• Taste: Blackberry, red fruit, floral lift, white pepper
• Food: BBQ, beef, steak, lamb, pork, stews
• Occasion: Weeknight dinner, Sunday lunch
• Serve: 14.5% ABV, cool temperature, fresh acidity

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

This Malbec arrives with crystalline intensity: blackberry and red-fruit brightness cut through by floral lift and white-pepper spice from restrained oak treatment. Grown across four vineyards between 1,700 and 3,111 metres in the Upper Calchaquí Valley, the 2023 vintage benefited from spring frost that concentrated the fruit, followed by cloud cover that preserved freshness rather than pushing towards jammy ripeness. At 14.5% alcohol with brisk acidity holding the frame, this wine tastes alive in your glass, not heavy.

The Winery — Bodega Colomé

Founded in 1831, Bodega Colomé holds the distinction of being Argentina's oldest continuously operating winery, with deep pre-phylloxera roots literally in the vineyard soil. The four vineyard blocks — La Brava, Colomé, El Arenal, and Altura Máxima — each contribute their own signature through sandy, clay, granite, and volcanic soils respectively. Hand-harvested fruit underwent a cool four-day soak before fermentation with wild yeasts and 30 days of extended skin contact in stainless steel. Fifteen months' ageing in French oak (85% older barrels, 15% new) allows fruit character to dominate without overwhelming the palate. The Estate Series distils the house style to its clearest expression: high-altitude purity meeting winemaking discipline.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is bold enough for roasted beef and barbecue — classic Malbec territory — yet composed and refreshing enough to drink as simply good wine without ceremony. Its structure suits stews, braises, lamb, and pork equally well. The composed acidity and fine-grained tannin make it perfect for weeknight entertaining or a relaxed Sunday lunch. Pair with our wider Salta range to explore the region's distinctive high-altitude character, or discover what else we've curated from this appellation and grape variety. Vegan-friendly.