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El Arenal Malbec Single Vineyard

Argentina, Salta

2023

El Arenal Malbec Single Vineyard
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Planted in one of the highest vineyard sites in the world at 2,600 metres above sea level in Salta's Alto Calchaquí Valley, the warm sunny days and cool nights that the El Arenal single vineyard experiences creates a malbec that's as powerful as it is fresh. Pair it with lamb chops.

El Arenal Malbec Single Vineyard

Bodega Colomé, founded in 1831, is Argentina's oldest working winery and a global pioneer of extreme‑altitude viticulture in the Calchaquí Valley. Its vineyards range from 2,300 to over 3,000 metres, producing intensely aromatic, fresh and concentrated wines shaped by altitude and sunshine.

El Arenal Malbec Single Vineyard

Revitalised by Donald Hess in the early 2000s, the estate champions biodynamic practices, cultural preservation and minimal‑intervention winemaking. El Arenal reflects Colomé's distinctive high‑altitude signature – purity, vibrancy and terroir‑driven character rooted in nearly 200 years of winemaking heritage.

Sustainably farmed grapes and the magic of El Arenal produce an incredibly sophisticated tannin structure, and result in a supreme balance of fruit, freshness, power, complexity and elegance that only this extreme altitude has to offer. El Arenal Single Vineyard is the culmination of the dedication, patience, and untamable spirit of innovation of Colomé.

Tasting
NOTES

The high altitude of the vineyards has played its part in creating an elegant, red-fruited malbec that expresses its varietal purity. On the clean and bright nose are notes of sour cherry, blueberry and plum, alongside pretty violet aromas and a distinctive campfire smokiness and sweet spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. On the palate it's a powerful and intense wine packed with red fruits, with a lively acidity and structured tannins. A very harmonious wine.

Food
PAIRINGS

This juicy malbec would pair with all manner of meat dishes, from pork loin with sautéed morels to lamb chops cooked over an open fire.

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El Arenal Malbec Single Vineyard

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