{"product_id":"colome-altura-maxima-malbec-2019-copia","title":"Colome Altura Maxima Malbec 2020","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_5f5454097ad1e884\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScore:\u003c\/strong\u003e 97 pts Tim Atkin | 94 pts James Suckling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eColomé Altura Máxima Malbec 2020 is an extraordinary, highly distinctive red wine that stands as a monument to passion, persistence, and the relentless determination of Donald Hess to plant one of the highest vineyards in the world. Sourced from the \"Altura Máxima\" estate at an extreme altitude of 3,111 meters above sea level in the High Calchaquí Valleys of Salta, Argentina, this 100% Malbec perfectly captures the unique essence of its high-altitude terroir. Under the expert guidance of French winemaker Thibaut Delmotte, who has crafted internationally acclaimed wines for Bodega Colomé since 2005, the grapes are grown sustainably across a limited 25-hectare vineyard with calcareous and granite soils. Aged for 24 months in third and fourth-use French oak barrels, it results in an incredibly rare, limited production of only 34 barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\"Boasting a remarkably deep and dark color in the glass—a direct result of the thick skins developed by the grapes under intense solar exposure—the nose opens with great complexity and elegance. It reveals intense aromas of dark fruits beautifully integrated with subtle spicy and mineral undertones. On the palate, it displays a robust yet refined tannic structure balanced by a striking freshness and elegance, driven by the extreme diurnal temperature variation of the high-altitude desert. The finish is exceptionally long, structured, and persistent.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eWinery:\u003c\/b\u003e Bodega Colomé\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003eProduct:\u003c\/b\u003e Altura Máxima Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"68\"\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Red Wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"97\"\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/b\u003e Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"114\"\u003eBlend:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"133\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/b\u003e Altura Máxima (25 hectares, sustainably cultivated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"195\"\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Calcareous and granite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"229\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/b\u003e 24 months in 3rd and 4th-use French oak barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"284\"\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Thibaut Delmotte\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"312\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/b\u003e 15.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"327\"\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.8 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"350\"\u003epH:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"358\"\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.9 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"382\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/b\u003e 34 barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"405\"\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/b\u003e 3,111 m.a.s.l. (10,206 ft)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"442\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e Altos Valles Calchaquíes, Salta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"482\"\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 16–18°C (61–64°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"521\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e Argentina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"540\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e Grilled ribeye steak (ojo de bife), roasted lamb shoulder, slow-braised venison, traditional thick-cut empanadas salteñas, and intensely aged hard cheeses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"709\"\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/b\u003e 15 years or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Colome Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67040092323885,"sku":"_COLAMM2020","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1415\/8893\/files\/ColomeAlturaMaximaMalbec2020.webp?v=1784211601","url":"https:\/\/argewine.com\/products\/colome-altura-maxima-malbec-2019-copia","provider":"Argewine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}