Bodega Colomé Colomé Estate Malbec 2022 750ml

The 2022 Malbec Estate blends grapes from various Calchaquí Valley sites. Its 15 months of aging in 225- and 500-liter barrels with 25% new oak contributes complexity and character. Deep purple in color, it opens with blackberry, plum, spice and floral notes against an oaky backdrop. The palate mirrors these elements with juicy fruit, a plush texture, active tannins and a hint of chalk. The 2022 is long, flavorful and representative of northwest Argentina.

Asphalt and bramble fruit on the nose, with a touch of thyme. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, incisive and nervy, with precise, subtle tannins and a firm mineral backbone. Brambly and focused, showing lovely texture and energy.

The 2022 Estate Malbec combines four vineyards ranging from 1,700 meters to 3,100 meters above sea level and matured for 15 months in both new and used barrique. An inky nose of opaque fruits, tobacco leaves, fresh herbs and turned earth introduces a dense, compact palate with a mineral-tinged core. It concludes with a long, rich finish framed with taut, sturdy tannins.

The opening notes of toasted herbs and spiced chocolate suggest a rich and dark version, yet the core of this red shows pure raspberry and cherry flavors. A nice layer of minerally freshness underneath drives the finish around precise tannins. Drink now through 2034. 23,000 cases made, 12,000 cases imported.

The opening notes of toasted herbs and spiced chocolate suggest a rich and dark version, yet the core of this red shows pure raspberry and cherry flavors. A nice layer of minerally freshness underneath drives the finish around precise tannins. Drink now through 2034.

The 2022 Malbec Estate is an impressive representation of the variety from this northern appellation, brawny, beefy, and herbal, with a spicy intensity of dark, earthy black fruit. The finish is moderate in length and continues an earthy, herbal theme. The wine should age another 7-10 years.

Subtle ripe aromas intro- duce this Malbec from Argentina’s northern region. Savory notes complement fruit flavors of cranberries and red plums that take over the palate. Delicate hints of bay leaf mark the lingering finish.

Aromas of bramble fruit with a light note of violets form the bouquet. The palate is abundant in herbs and features optimal acidity and soft but firm tannins, holding black-fruit flavors and hints of tobacco on the midpalate.