Bodega Colom\u00e9 has been producing wine since 1831. Located in the area of \u200b\u200bthe High Calchaqu\u00ed Valleys, at 2300 meters above sea level. 25 km from the historic town of Molinos (Province of Salta, in northern Argentina). Next to the winery is the Estancia Colom\u00e9, the James Turrel Museum and the Visitor Center.<\/p>\n
Unique and natural dishes can be prepared for you by the chef of the winery. The ingredients are mostly produced in our garden and farm where we follow agroecological practices that go beyond the organic to achieve natural flavors and textures.<\/p>\n
Among the dishes, Andean and regional cuisine of Northern Argentina stands out in a fusion of exquisite flavors. We look for the perfect pairing with the wines of Bodega Colom\u00e9: Maximum Height, Torront\u00e9s, Estate, Authentic and Special Lots. We understand pairing as a perfect marriage between the flavors of Andean cuisine and high-end wines.<\/p>\n
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The magical silence, the starry sky and a bright and intense sun fill the Colome experience with energy and mystical meaning. Malbec is thought to have originated near Burgundy<\/a><\/strong> before spreading to other regions of France<\/a><\/strong>. Although it\u2019s probably best known as one of the red grapes allowed in Bordeaux blends, it\u2019s equally valued in Cahors in the Southwest. It also thrives in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/strong>, where it\u2019s known as C\u00f4t and is often used to produce lighter, more quaffable wines.<\/p>\r\n Malbec is, however, THE grape of Argentina<\/a><\/strong> due to Nicol\u00e1s Catena. He began a wine revolution in Argentina in the 1980s and studied the climate, the soils, the plantings, the farming. Every aspect of the winemaking process drove his passion to put Argentina on the international wine map. He inherently knew Argentina could and would make wine as great as anywhere else and had help from consultants such as Paul Hobbs and Attilio Pagli.<\/p>\r\n To this day, the Catena family and their Wine Institute continue to be the driving force in the development and propagation on making Argentine Malbec one of the best wines in the world.<\/p>\r\n IN THIS GUIDE:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n According to sommelier Kevin Cornish, Malbec is a lush, ripe wine with dark concentrated flavors. It contains beautiful black fruit flavors and aromatics of spice and some floral notes at times. There are different degrees of complexity in Malbec depending upon the winemaker and the region it is made in.<\/p>\r\n When from Cahors or Argentina, it can be positively inky, whereas it\u2019s lighter and brighter when it\u2019s from the Loire Valley. New World Malbecs outside of Argentina also tend to be muscular and bold. Expect lots of black fruit notes along with distinctive leather, mushroom, tobacco, smoke, pepper, and cacao. There are also hints of forest floor and clay in Malbec wines.<\/p>\r\n We\u2019re big believers in matching wine with cuisine from where it's produced, so try Malbec with grilled Argentine beef and chimichurri sauce \u2013 the pairing will pick up those smoky grilled notes along with the brighter herbal notes.<\/p>\r\n Cassoulet is another hearty pairing for French iterations. That said, since Malbec is so barbecue friendly, pair it with anything on the grill!<\/p>\r\n Argentina is basically a desert, due to the annual amount of rainfall (or lack thereof). For these high-altitude vineyards, careful study has been done for years to ensure the harvest is of the best quality, year in and year out. Water is in high demand and has been grandfathered in for use over the years. One can only use their allotment.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n On the valley floor, there are different methods of harvest, different pruning, and vine training. Vines may be more stressed at higher altitudes, and there are different soils.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n Cooler climates, like the Loire Valley, will produce those lighter wines that can be chilled and popped open to sip on an easy Tuesday.<\/p>\r\n Bolder Cahors and Argentine Malbecs can age quite well. Although it's not as tannic as Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec has a similar heft to it that breaks down and evolves beautifully with time. Malbec works well with a variety of oak treatments and, because it\u2019s bold, it tends not to be overwhelmed by deep toasting.<\/p>\r\n Written By Jamie Metzgar<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Jamie Elizabeth Metzgar began her career in wine by pouring in a tasting room on the East End of Long Island, NY. After moving to New York City, she landed a position at Chambers Street Wines where she was encouraged to pursue wine education at the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET). She earned Level III certification there and has since earned California Wine Appellation Specialist and Certified Specialist of Wine certifications as well. After way too many moves, she has recently landed in Northern California where she is compiling an unofficial roster of dog-friendly tasting rooms.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n [jetpack_subscription_form title=\"Get Articles Like These Directly in Your Inbox!\" subscribe_text=\"Subscribe to Winetraveler and receive notifications when new articles are published.\" subscribe_button=\"Sign Me Up!\"]<\/p>","post_title":"Malbec","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"malbec-wine-grape-characteristics-taste-pairing","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-07-31 13:10:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-07-31 17:10:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/uncategorized\/malbec\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"grape","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8638,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2020-06-18 12:00:18","post_date_gmt":"2020-06-18 16:00:18","post_content":" (pronounced tor-RON-tez)<\/u><\/p>\r\n Torront\u00e9s is Argentina's sole native grape and might be the perfect viticultural expression for a country whose romantic and sentimental traditions are never too far from a celebration. Although to outsiders Torront\u00e9s may seem like another obscure wine popularized by the wine geek revolution, it has an ancient lineage dating back to the first grapevines planted in the Americas. When the Spanish missionaries arrived in Argentina, they brought them cuttings of Moscatel de Alejandria and Criolla Chica, aka Mission grape for the production of altar wine and planted these varieties side-by-side. Later they crossed to give birth to \"The Torront\u00e9s Triplets:\" Torront\u00e9s Riojano, Torront\u00e9s Sanjuanino,<\/strong> and Torront\u00e9s Mendocino.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n For many years no one could tell them apart, probably because they were always planted, harvested, and vinified together. However, through happenstances, they were separated, and Torront\u00e9s Mendocino went to Mendoza<\/strong><\/a>, Torront\u00e9s Sanjuanino went to San Juan, and Torront\u00e9s Riojano went to Cafayate. It was then that their unique traits came to light. Over the years, there have been many different names for Torront\u00e9s that mostly originate from memories of other grapes that reminded Spanish and Italian immigrants of wine from their homeland. In San Juan, Torront\u00e9s was called Malvas\u00eda; and in Mendoza, it was called Moscato d'Asti.<\/p>\r\n RELATED:<\/strong> Discover Great Itineraries and Wineries To Visit in Argentina on the Free Winetraveler App<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n Today, Torront\u00e9s Riojano is considered the fairest of the Torront\u00e9s Triplets having the greatest potential for making quality wines and gets the most attention. By virtue of its exotic scent, balanced sweetness, and acid levels, it's the most planted of all the Torront\u00e9s varieties. With a flavor likeness akin to Gewurztraminer and Muscat, this high-alcohol wine is smooth and well-rounded with a medium to full body. It's also Argentina's most extensive cultivated white grape with plantings from Jujuy in far north down to Chubut in the extreme south.<\/p>\r\n Torront\u00e9s Sanjuanino is the middle child and shares Torront\u00e9s Riojano's characteristics of large and loose clusters of highly aromatic berries. Best known for its flavors and perfume of rose, apricot, peach, melon, and honey and characterized by minerality and citrus-like acidity. Still, it\u2019s a bit of a wallflower with its primary residence being San Juan, where it\u2019s made into wines of all quality levels.<\/p>\r\n Torront\u00e9s Mendocino is considered the black sheep of the Torront\u00e9s family. This could be because it's uncertain if it's related to the other Torront\u00e9s varietals, with the debate about its origin as dramatic as is Telenovela. It counts Muscat of Alexandria as a parent, though its other parent is unknown. Compared to the other Torront\u00e9s varieties, its bunches are notably smaller and tighter, and its aromatics are muted. Torront\u00e9s Mendocino is often consumed as table grapes rather than being made into wine. Despite its name, most vines are planted in San Juan and not Mendocino with the next most significant plantings in Mendoza, and the rest in R\u00edo Negro.<\/p>\r\n While visiting Argentina's wine country, the difference between Torront\u00e9s Riojano, Torront\u00e9s Sanjuanino, and Torront\u00e9s Mendocino is apparent, but when the Winetraveler returns home looking to purchase that fantastic bottle of Torront\u00e9s in the supermarket or online things get dicey. Since all three varietals are labeled as merely \"Torront\u00e9s,\" without the inclusion of the grapes' distinguishing second names \"Riojano, Sanjuanino, and Mendocino.\" This Torront\u00e9s trifecta makes it very important to find out where the wine comes from, and like French wine law, Argentina wine law focuses on terroir. So, to pick a winner, you have to read the labels!<\/p>\r\n \"In Argentina, there are three levels of quality: IP (Indicacion de Procedencia) \u2013 table wines which contain at least 80% of grapes from the IP region, IG (Indicacion Geografica) \u2013 higher quality wines are grown, vinified and bottled in a designated area, and DOC \u2013 top quality wines.\"\u00a0\u2013 Wines of Argentina\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n Torront\u00e9s thrives in high altitude vineyards composed of alluvial, sandy soils with a high percentage of gravel under cold, dry, windswept conditions. As a general rule, look for the following regions for the highest quality Torront\u00e9s: Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley, Salta, Famatina, Tupungato and the Uco Valley.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n RELATED:<\/strong> 5 Great Wineries in Argentina You Should Visit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n No matter which of the Triplets are used in the wine's assemblage, Torront\u00e9s' winemaking practices are still evolving\u2014making it very much a work in progress. With some wines made in steel tanks, accentuating the fresh, lively bouquets, and others being aged in oak barrels, adding depth and texture. Torront\u00e9s' characteristics are diverse yet distinct, ranging from thirst-quenchingly fragrant to full-bodied with a persistent finish arousing impressions of mandarin, cantaloupe, pineapple, orange blossoms, jasmine, rose, geranium, honeysuckle, white-pepper Asian spice, dough, and musk.<\/p>\r\n Given Torront\u00e9s' multiple personalities and inclination to masquerade as Malvasia, Muscat<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, Gewurztraminer<\/strong><\/span>, Sauvignon Blanc<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, and Viognier<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, when it comes to culinary complements, it's recommended that you explore and experiment with what region, varietal expression, and style that will suit your needs.<\/p>\r\n Here are a few suggestions to try:<\/strong> empanada Salte\u00f1as, Peruvian ceviche or tiraditos, tostones (fried green plantains), sashimi, tuna tartare with avocado and sesame, ni\u00e7oise salad, seaweed salad with scallops, crab and asparagus tart, sea bass baked in coconut milk, salmon with yogurt-curry sauce, spanakopita (Greek spinach pie), falafel with tabbouleh, kung pao tofu, grilled fruits with cream and Tarte Tatin.<\/p>\r\n Torront\u00e9s Riojano is also known as Malvasia, Torrontel, and Torrontel Riojano.<\/p>\r\n Torront\u00e9s Sanjuanino is also known as Moscatel Romano, Moscatel Sanjuanino, and Torrontel.<\/p>\r\n Torront\u00e9s Mendocino is also known as Chichera, Loca Blanca, Palet, Torrontel, Uva Chichera, and Torront\u00e9s Mendozino.<\/p>\r\n In Chile, it\u2019s known as Torontel and Moscatel de Austria and primarily used to produce Pisco.<\/p>\r\n Argentina<\/p>\r\n Chile<\/p>\r\n Uruguay<\/p>\r\n USA<\/p>\r\n Areyna Cafayate, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n Bodega Colome Estate, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n Bodega El Esteco 'Old Vines' 1945, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n Bodegas El Porvenir de Cafayate 'Laborum' Single Vineyard, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n Bodegas Etchart Privado, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n Catena 'Alamos', Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n Dominio del Plata 'Crios' de Susana Balbo, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n Finca Quara Reserva, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n Kaiken Terroir Series, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n Luigi Bosca Finca La Linda, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n Michel Torino Cuma Organic, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n Piattelli Vineyards, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n San Pedro de Yacochuya, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n Terrazas de los Andes, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n San Huberto, La Rioja<\/p>\r\n Vinas Riojanas, La Rioja<\/p>\r\n Bodega Norton '1895 Coleccion', Mendoza<\/p>\r\n Bodega Norton 'Finca La Colonia', Mendoza<\/p>\r\n Bodegas Santa Ana, Mendoza<\/p>\r\n Caligiore Grazioso, Mendoza<\/p>\r\n Familia Zuccardi Tardio, Mendoza<\/p>\r\n Los Haroldos 'Chacabuco', Mendoza<\/p>\r\n Ocaso, Mendoza<\/p>\r\n Santa Julia Tardio, Mendoza<\/p>\r\n Familia Schroeder 'Deseado' Espumante Dulce Natural, Neuquen<\/p>\r\n Alta Vista Premium, Salta<\/p>\r\n Andean Vineyards 'Alma Andina, Salta<\/p>\r\n Familia Zuccardi 'Zuccardi Serie A, Salta<\/p>\r\n Filus, Salta<\/p>\r\n Pasarisa, Salta<\/p>\r\n Bodega El Esteco Elementos, San Juan<\/p>\r\n Bodegas Callia Alta, Tulum Valley<\/p>\r\n E.S. Vino, Tupungato, Tupungato<\/p>\r\n Rutini Trumpeter, Tupungato<\/p>\r\n Andeluna Cellars 1300, Uco Valley<\/p>\r\n Dominio del Plata Susana Balbo Signature Barrel Fermented, Uco Valley<\/p>\r\n RJ Vinedos Joffre e Hijas Pasion 4, Uco Valley<\/p>\r\n Pisano Cisplatino Pequena Reserva, Progreso<\/p>\r\n Silvaspoons Vineyards, Lodi, CA, Alta Mesa AVA<\/p>\r\n Learn About These Other Wine Grape Varieties<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n
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\r\nIn Colom\u00e9 you can perform various outdoor, cultural and gastronomic activities enjoying the immense landscape, the mountains and a unique panoramic view entering paths and vineyards in an intimate contact with nature.","tasting_price":"$$","tour_details":"Tours of the property and facility are available with advanced reservation. Tuesday to Sunday Tour hours: 11.30 am (available in English and Spanish) 3:00 pm (Spanish tour) Children below 12 are not allowed at James Turrell Museum.","tour_price":"","reservations_required":true,"reservation_details":"Reservations are recommended at Colome for for the restaurant, museum and winery guided tours.","gallery":false,"grapes":[{"ID":1887,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2018-03-08 16:52:08","post_date_gmt":"2018-03-08 16:52:08","post_content":"\r\n\t
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<\/a>Malbec Food Pairings<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
<\/a>Climate and Terroir for Malbec<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
<\/a>How is Malbec Aged? <\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
<\/a>Try some of these Malbec wine recommendations from around the world:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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Learn About These Other Wine Grape Varieties<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
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\r\nThe Torront\u00e9s Triplets<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
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\r\nTorront\u00e9s Tasting Notes<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
How To Buy Torront\u00e9s<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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Torront\u00e9s Terroir<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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Torront\u00e9s' <\/u><\/strong>Synonyms<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n
Current Countries Producing Torront\u00e9s<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n
Notable Torront\u00e9s Producers:<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
Argentina<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n
Uruguay<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
USA<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n