Malbec by Colome Estate

Malbec is a grape that used to be grown in Bordeaux. It is still used in southern France but it has sort of immigrated to Argentine where it is truly blossoming.

The Hess Family who runs the Colome estate has developed a full bodied, dense and beautiful Malbec.

The grapes are grown in high altitude in the Salta region. And when we talk about high altitude it is really high: between 2100 to stunning 3100m altitude.

The wine is consequently of outstanding quality and a price of 250 NOK or around 20usd is well worth spending on this elegant wine.

Dark purple colour. Lots of brambles, dark fruit, liquorice and spice on the nose. Massive taste, but very fruity and smooth tannins. A long and elegant finish.

And what glass to use? We tried Riedel Cab Sauv and Syrah/Shiraz glasses and found the Syrah glass to work best.

Malbec Colome Estate 2016
Calchaqui Valley
Salta region,
Argentine
Ca 250 NOKor 20usd

Comments

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