Bodega Colomé is not only the oldest winery in Argentina, it also has the highest vineyards in the world. The Malbec El Arenal Lote Especial comes from grapes that grow at 2600 meters above sea level. At this altitude there are glaciers in our country, most of the alpine passes are less high. Even for Argentina, such an altitude is exceptional – and associated with some adventures. Bodega Colomé is located in the middle of the untouched mountain world of the Andes. It takes four and a half hours to drive the 220 kilometers to the next big town. The gravel road leads over narrow mountain passes, is interrupted several times by rivers, winds past imposing rock faces, crosses desert landscapes and cactus groves. You have to be very convinced of the quality of these vineyards to grow wine here! And Swiss entrepreneur Donald Hess is for good reason: Colomé has a full 350 days of sunshine a year. The sun’s rays are also extremely strong at this altitude, so that the vine have had to adapt to protect the seedlings by creating a particularly thick and dark skin.The wine is therefore deep dark and concentrated. The area is also arid, so the grapes are not prone to fungal diseases and thus there is no need for chemicals to be sprayed. Colomé is indeed the perfect place for viticulture. To see for yourself, you don't have to make an adventurous trip... just uncork a bottle of El Arenal Lote Especial!
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