Colome 'Autentico' Malbec 2016 - 1.5 Litre Bottle
Bodega Colomé 'Auténtico' Malbec 2016 originates from Argentina, specifically from the Molinos area within the Salta province's Calchaquí Valley. Founded in 1831, Bodega Colomé is Argentina's oldest working winery and is currently part of the Hess Family Wine Estates, following a philosophy of high-altitude viticulture and sustainable farming. The 'Auténtico' label is a tribute to the winery’s ancestors and original 19th-century winemaking style, crafted from estate-grown fruit at an extreme altitude of 2,300 metres above sea level.
Wine Description
This full-bodied red wine typically presents an intense, almost black colour with deep violet tones. The sensory profile for the 2016 vintage is concentrated and robust, featuring a fragrant nose of plums, black cherries, and blackberries layered with notes of wild herbs, cloves, and a stony minerality. On the palate, it is described as lush and dark, offering flavours of black raspberries and dark fruit supported by firm, round tannins and a refreshing acidity. The finish is powerful and long, showcasing complexity and depth without the influence of wood.
Varietal Composition: 100% Malbec.
ABV: Typically 14.5%.
Organic Status: The estate utilizes sustainable and low-intervention farming practices, including biodiversity and zero chemical use, though specific organic certification for this vintage is not explicitly stated.
Stylistic Notes: 'Auténtico' is an unoaked expression of Malbec produced using ancient techniques such as pigeage (punch-down) and natural fermentations without commercial yeasts. It is matured for 10 months in tanks followed by 10 months in the bottle.
Bodega Colomé 'Auténtico' Malbec 2016 originates from Argentina, specifically from the Molinos area within the Salta province's Calchaquí Valley. Founded in 1831, Bodega Colomé is Argentina's oldest working winery and is currently part of the Hess Family Wine Estates, following a philosophy of high-altitude viticulture and sustainable farming. The 'Auténtico' label is a tribute to the winery’s ancestors and original 19th-century winemaking style, crafted from estate-grown fruit at an extreme altitude of 2,300 metres above sea level.
Wine Description
This full-bodied red wine typically presents an intense, almost black colour with deep violet tones. The sensory profile for the 2016 vintage is concentrated and robust, featuring a fragrant nose of plums, black cherries, and blackberries layered with notes of wild herbs, cloves, and a stony minerality. On the palate, it is described as lush and dark, offering flavours of black raspberries and dark fruit supported by firm, round tannins and a refreshing acidity. The finish is powerful and long, showcasing complexity and depth without the influence of wood.
Varietal Composition: 100% Malbec.
ABV: Typically 14.5%.
Organic Status: The estate utilizes sustainable and low-intervention farming practices, including biodiversity and zero chemical use, though specific organic certification for this vintage is not explicitly stated.
Stylistic Notes: 'Auténtico' is an unoaked expression of Malbec produced using ancient techniques such as pigeage (punch-down) and natural fermentations without commercial yeasts. It is matured for 10 months in tanks followed by 10 months in the bottle.
Description
Bodega Colomé 'Auténtico' Malbec 2016 originates from Argentina, specifically from the Molinos area within the Salta province's Calchaquí Valley. Founded in 1831, Bodega Colomé is Argentina's oldest working winery and is currently part of the Hess Family Wine Estates, following a philosophy of high-altitude viticulture and sustainable farming. The 'Auténtico' label is a tribute to the winery’s ancestors and original 19th-century winemaking style, crafted from estate-grown fruit at an extreme altitude of 2,300 metres above sea level.
Wine Description
This full-bodied red wine typically presents an intense, almost black colour with deep violet tones. The sensory profile for the 2016 vintage is concentrated and robust, featuring a fragrant nose of plums, black cherries, and blackberries layered with notes of wild herbs, cloves, and a stony minerality. On the palate, it is described as lush and dark, offering flavours of black raspberries and dark fruit supported by firm, round tannins and a refreshing acidity. The finish is powerful and long, showcasing complexity and depth without the influence of wood.
Varietal Composition: 100% Malbec.
ABV: Typically 14.5%.
Organic Status: The estate utilizes sustainable and low-intervention farming practices, including biodiversity and zero chemical use, though specific organic certification for this vintage is not explicitly stated.
Stylistic Notes: 'Auténtico' is an unoaked expression of Malbec produced using ancient techniques such as pigeage (punch-down) and natural fermentations without commercial yeasts. It is matured for 10 months in tanks followed by 10 months in the bottle.
