In its 2012 edition, the American Wine Enthusiast magazine nominated Salta’s Colomé winery in the “New World Winery of the Year” category. The leading magazine in wine lifestyle announces its 2012 nominations for the coveted “Wine Star Awards”. Each year, the editors of Wine Enthusiast Magazine honor outstanding achievement in the wine and spirits world, [...]
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A winery and winemaker from Argentina for the “Wine Star Awards”
August 22, 2012
In its 2012 edition, the American Wine Enthusiast magazine nominated Jorge Riccitelli, Norton’s winemaker, for “Winemaker of the year” and Salta’s Colomé winery in the “New World Winery of the Year” category.
Wine & Spirits picked 3 Argentine wines for their great value
June 8, 2012
Journalists of the American magazine selected 59 brands under the list “Value Brands of the Year”. These wines stand out as the best wines to enjoy throughout summer in the northern hemisphere.
Colomé in Jay Miller’s last publication
December 30, 2011 by
Jay Miller, Wine Advocate’s former taster of Argentine wines, published his last scores, as well as the best producers and wines in Argentina on 23rd December.
He granted 2008 Colomé Reserva (USD 75) 94 points and selected it as one of The Best Wines. Besides, Colomé was included in the Best Producers list.
In relation to Argentina, [...]
Colomé, Best Wine Producer of 2011
December 12, 2011 by
In a very special year, being its 180th anniversary, Colomé winery won in the 2011 Agricultural Excellence Awards the award for ‘Best Wine Producer’.
The winery was founded in 1831 and since 2001 Donald and Ursula Hess are in charge of it. Colomé’s grapes come from four different vineyards located along the Calchaquíes Valleys at 3,111 [...]
Argentina awarded in the San Francisco International Wine Competition
November 30, 2011 by
In June 2011, in San Francisco city (USA), one of the largest and most influential international wine competitions in America took place; the San Francisco International Wine Competition.
The competition is judged by a prestigious panel of nationally recognized wine experts. Judging is based on a blind, consensual procedure, ensuring competitive integrity as it remains the [...]
Colomé celebrates its 180th anniversary
November 23, 2011 by
On the occasion of its 180th anniversary, the Salta winery, Colomé, launches a commemorative wine: ‘Colomé 180 Años Malbec’ (AR$300). The grapes of this 100% Malbec 2010 come from Finca El Arenal (Payogasta, at 2,600 meters in the high zone of the Calchaquí Valley in Salta province), the first vineyard Donald Hess bought in Argentina [...]
Work and wine, a good pairing in Colomé
August 31, 2011
The arise of wine tourism has awaken an interests in wineries as a place to carry out business meetings and recreational activities among vineyards, mountains and oak barrels. Many wineries that have touristic facilities open their doors for simple meetings, negotiation rounds of small groups and events of a large list of guests such as [...]
Important wineries at the 7th Argentine Wineries Hall
August 16, 2011
From 18th to August 20th, the 7th Argentine Wineries Hall (VII Salón Argentino de Bodegas), the most outstanding fair in Buenos Aires of wine and theater of Latin America, will open the doors of the Teatro Argentino de La Plata (Argentine Theater of La Plata) to welcome the most representative wineries of Argentina. Participants will [...]
Colomé presents the new vintage of its Torrontés
August 10, 2011
Colomé introduces Colome Torrontés 2011 with a renewed image. This white wine was born in the heights, in the Calchaquí Valley, which gives it unique features.
This 100% Torrontés is elaborated with grapes from Finca La Brava, located at 1700 meters above sea level, considered an ideal height for this variety. In this way, an elegant [...]
