Our advantage is that our vineyards live close to the earth and the sky at the same time. We think of the altitude and soil working together as terroir. Each level has its own complexities and character, which directly influences the intrinsic character of the grape.
ExploreVineyards
Altitude is more than height. It is energy.
Our grapes live very close to the sun. The grapes react to this by developing a much thicker skin. This not only protects the fruit, it also increases the levels of antioxidants and phytonutrients (such as polyphenols), and it intensifies the color and aromas. All of these factors result in a deep, vibrant, aromatic wine.
EstateLa Brava Vineyard
Sandy, with more rocks, hotter than the others so we get delicate red fruit and the tannins are soft.
- Altitude
- 1750masl | 5740ft | Cafayate
- Planted
- 11ha 25ac
- Climate
- Semiarid-desertic with annual precipitation between 120 mm and 180 mm.
- Soil
- Rocky soil upper block
- Irrigation system
- Drip irrigation system, pressurised, fed by mountain water kept in reservoirs.
- Planted Varietals
- Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat, Bonarda and Torrontes.
EstateColomé Vineyard
The oldest continuously producing vines in Argentina. More complex aroma and flavor, both black fruit and red fruit, and spices.
- Altitude
- Colomé 2300masl | 7545ft
- Planted
- 75 ha | 185 ac
- Climate
- Semiarid-desertic with annual precipitation between 60 mm and 150 mm
- Soil
- Alluvial, sandy loam soils with gravel and some rocks.
- Irrigation system
- Pressurised and gravity-fed system.
- Planted Varietals
- Malbec, Cabernte Sauvignon, Tannat, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Bonarda and Torrontes.
EstateEl Arenal Vineyard
The name means sand. This is where it all started. The first vineyard of Donald and Ursula. The soil bestows the fruit with a more concentrated flavor and aroma. A deep red like what first captivated them.
- Altitude
- 2600masl | 8530ft | Payogasta
- Planted
- 35ha 86ac
- Climate
- Semiarid-desertic with annual precipitation between 50 mm and 120 mm.
- Soil
- Alluvial, deep sandy soils. Poor soils with low nutritional and organic concentrations (poor soils).
- Irrigation system
- Pressurised and gravity-fed system.
- Planted Varietals
- Malbec
EstateAltura Máxima Vineyard
Most complex, sandy. 65% gravel and stones. Thermal altitude moves air quickly through the roots, manifesting in very floral wines, delicate tannins, good minerality, elegance.
- Altitude
- 3111masl | 10207ft | Payogasta
- Planted
- 30ha 74ac
- Climate
- Semiarid-desertic with annual precipitation between 50 mm and 140 mm
- Soil
- Alluvial, sandy soils with high percentage of gravel.
- Irrigation system
- Pressurised and gravity-fed system.
- Planted Varietals
- Malbec, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah; Torrontes, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
Wine Regions by Altitude
We areSustainability
The extreme microclimate of the Calchaqui Valley calls for out-of-the-ordinary viticulture techniques.
Philosophy
Our philosophy for growing our grapes is maximum respect for nature, always. We are constantly thinking not only about how we can achieve excellence in our wines, but also how we can nurture and enrich the earth for the generations that follow us. The protection and conservation of these natural resources is an essential key factor at Colomé.
We take care of the ecosystem, we respect the land and its people, we live in harmony with nature, and we try to seek a balance between what we produce and the sustainability of natural resources
Essential
It is essential to establish a balance between the livelihood of our vines and production. For this reason, we rely on biological fertilizers. We also foster biodiversity versus working with herbicides. This is how we show our respect for the land.
In the high desert, where there is little rainfall, water is worth more than gold. All of our water, for the irrigation of our vineyards and for the Estancia, is sourced from natural streams and the watersheds of snowmelt cascading down the mountains. It is imperative that we are thrifty and manage it well. We have built a hydroelectric system that allows us to both collect this crystal clear pure water and also to generate electricity. In this way, we are a self-sustaining unit. The water collected in our reservoir is then fed directly to the base stem of the plants, using drip irrigation, so that less water is wasted.
OurVineyard Manager
Javier Grane
Javier Grane has been with the company since 2003. Javier is proud to belong to this great family, where natural and human values are respected. “That is why” he said, “since I started working with this team, I have been growing with each vine I planted, I have supervised the growth of each vine. Each vine I have trained and pruned has trained and taught me. I have seen the progress and I have tasted the improvement in its grape. Everything here is all part of a learning process we all learn how to adapt to and to appreciate this extreme but incredible landscape, we learn to nurture our vines as parents learn to foster their children. And he added: “Grupo Colomé is everything because we help, support and celebrate every action in pursuit of continuous improvement”.
Javier Grane is an Agricultural Engineer, graduated from UNT, National Faculty of Tucumán, and did his postgraduate studies at the Catholic University of Salta, on Wine Management.
