bodega colome

It was really hot day, when we decided to find famous Bodega Colome, it was really hard, because we have some small problems with our car, but at the end we need to say that it was one of the most amazing adventure in our trip! We loved this place-it was like a miracle in middle of nowhere! cheers! Must see if You are in this region!

It is a difficult road, but you'll never forget the destination. A high desert environment provides a dramatic setting in which to enjoy great wine, food and art. The James Turrell Museum alone is worth the pilgrimage. Turell's medium is light mediated through architecture. It may transform the way you see art.

In the middle of nowhere but for onehphiles this is the place to go. The wines were just amazing and the winery is beautiful. These are pre-phylloxera vines and the only thing I am sorry about is I did not buy a ton. It was our first winery and I instinctively knew it was a rarity (have been to many wineries and distilleries) but I only bought 6 bottles bc I knew I was going to Mendoza and would find other wines but nothing surpassed the interest and taste of these. It was just an amazing story of how the Swiss guy acquired it and how they crafted wine from these old old vines. Did I say the wine was good. Only warning: The video they show at the beginning is like a Russian propaganda piece which makes you want to throw-upt but it is also entertaining. Really, i can't say anything else better about it. If I could only make one thing in Argentina, it would be this and I did Iguazu, Salta area, Mendozza (Maipu, Ucco) and Patagonia and BA.

If you happen to be in the area and are a little bit of a wino, then I recommend taking a visit to the Colome facilities. This place is nice, state-of-the-art and modern all in the middle of nowhere it seems. The wines grown here lay claim to being the world's highest-altitude growing vineyard.First off, the process to get here was quite an adventure. Driving from Molinos, it truly felt like we were following a treasure map as you drive along a dirt/gravel road that curves and zig-zags with nary a sign telling you where you are. Thank goodness my friend took command of the driving and mapping aspect.When we reached the area, you have to be buzzed through the gate so look to make arrangements and set an appointment to ensure you have enough time to do everything you want.Along with the winery, there is a restaurant, small gift shop where you can mainly buy bottles of wine and postcards, and a museum. I would have loved to go to the museum but we were on a time limit so ended up skipping it but I know it is only open for certain hours. Colome used to have accommodations on the ground to stay at but I'm not sure if they still do that or if they just closed for the season when we were there. We only planned a day visit but if wanting to stay I would look into it further before planning.We opted for a wine tasting and tour. To begin, we were presented with a short video that gives you the background and vision of Colome. After that, we were given a tour of the distillery part which was interesting. Guides can be given in either Spanish or English. This was followed by a tasting of five different wines. The employees were very informative and professional. After that, we took the rest of our drinks and sat outside and enjoyed the nice weather and scenery. It was so relaxing and peaceful. Once we finished, we walked the rest of the grounds that were open to the public.The wines that we tasted were good enough that I bought 2 bottles to bring home and my friend purchased one as well.All in all a good experience!

My wife and I absolutely loved our day at Colome. The wine we had here was the best we had in Argentina, which is saying something! The Lotte Especial Tannat and Syrah are stunning wines. The food at the restaurant was excellent, and what a view! Sitting outside in the sun, eating a fantastic meal and drinking fantastic wine, looking over the vinyard with beautiful mountains in the background, is not a memory I will soon forget. The James Turrell museum at Colome was absolutely fantastic (see my other review). If you love wine and are able to go, go!

The drive out there (about 20-30 minutes from Molinos) was beautiful. The road was rough and steep in parts but still fine in our 2WD.The winery itself has been magnificently put together. It is very elegant. There is a gift shop, cafe and restaurant. There is also an art museum onsite and there is some accommodation. While we did not eat at the restaurant or stay in the accommodation (it was out of our budget range) we formed favourable impressions. We did get some food and drink at the cafe and tried the wines.You have to pay to taste the wines - and that is not cheap either. I think I paid about $80 pesos to try 5 wines (and it is more expensive per wine to try fewer). The wines however were very good and I wound up buying a couple of bottles despite them being relatively expensive.The buildings, the layout of the winery and the gorgeous surrounding desert are all very attractive. Tours of the winery are available but we arrived too late to do one. We were however able to view a short film (about 15 minutes) about the history of the winery, its owner/founder (Donald Hess) and the winemaker (a well credentialled Californian). Hess's passion for both wines and putting the project together in socially and ecologically responsible way are manifest in reality and promoted in the video.While the winery promotes itself as being Argentina's oldest (founded 1831) this strikes me as misleading. The winery has actually been set up over the past 10 years or so but some of the vines are original from when there was previously a winery here back in about 1831 (research indicates) and perhaps some of the buildings were much older and restored also. The significance of the vines being so old is that they are pre-phylloxera and so Bodega Colome are doing all they can to keep them uncontaminated. The wines are also very special because they are made from grapes grown at the highest altitudes used anywhere. This place would be worth staying at overnight but if visiting for the day only can deserve a whole day. I recommend staying until close and enjoying the late afternoon light, including on the way back.

Saliendo de cachi a Cafayate por la 40 esta es una parada obligada. Hermoso lugar para ir a almorzar, conocer la bodega y visitar el museo. El entorno es majestuoso y también pasan por el criadero de vocuñas "Coquena", en el que vale la pena parar unos minutos.

Todo es Bello en Colomé. La atención es gentil y la comida de alto nivel. El reserva Malbec un vinazo y todo se disfruta en la galería acogedora por el entorno natural, viñas, montañas verdes variados. Una pena que estos viñedos no sean explotados por manos argentinas y lamentable la dimensión de tierras que en su momento se vendieron a extranjeros. Pero bueno, este es un complejo y extra tema.

es un lugar en medio de la montaña, uno jamas se imaginaria que allí se encontrara con una atracción que no encaja con el lugar, allí a los casi 4000 metros de altura, una bodega , un restaurante, un hotel , pero lo mas insólito un museo .se aprovecho la altura y la luz natural para edificar este museo , insólito y diferente, donde las sensaciones son las únicas protagonistas y donde cada experiencia es individual y única, merece ser visitado.se le agrega el paisaje, zonas como cachi, seclantas, molino etc etc , un viaje por los valles calchaquies para no perder.

Dese el arribo hasta la partida una experiencia fenomenal. Sumado al Museo de la Luz experiencia única en Sudamérica. La cordialidad y la amabilidad de todo el personal sumada a la exelencia de los vinos de altura. Una experiencia recomendable

imperdible bodega. desde que llegas te hacen sentir como en casa, la atencion de pedro el guia muy amable y se puede almozar o tomar un cafe con un paisaje hermoso o disfrutar de los viñedos previo a la visita a la bodega la cual a mi ver despues de haber visitado varias la mejor en cuanto a orden limpieza y la muy buena calidad de sus vinos con la particularidad de ser una bodega que tiene viñedos en diferentes alturas y como broche de oro su museo el cual es expectacular

El acceso a la bodega Colome es un poco complicado pero se llega bien. El restaurante tiene una vista muy linda a los vinedos. Lo mas flojo es la carta del restaurante. Es extremadamente limitada y la colita de cuadril que pedimos no estaba acorde a los precios. La visita al museo James Turrell es interesante. Y la recorrida por la bodega (muy moderna) tambien. Tanto la visita guiada a la bodega como la visita al museo son gratuitas. En resumen, es un lugar que vale la pena visitar. La unica sugerencia es que deberian mejorar la carta del restaurante.

Viajar por la ruta 40 depara sorpresas. A pocos kilometros de Molinos, Salta está estancia Colomé, a la que hay que llegar por un camino que suele estar bien cuidado, aunque no es muy recomendable en época de lluvias. Tanto la bodega como el Museo merecen ser visitados.Idiel para motoqueros y aventureros.

Un lugar increíble, al que cuesta llegar, camino de ripio ( muy bueno) y zigzaguente, pero cuando llegas te das cuenta que valió la pena. Almorzamos en el restaurante con una vista privilegiada difícil de explicar en palabras. Excelente atención y comida, no muy barato pero el lugar lo vale. Muy bueno el paseo por la bodega, no muy larga, lo justo para resultar interesante y no pesada. Y también se encuentra allí, un museo , al que hay que anotarse para visitar que fue una de las experiencias más raras, pero increíbles que viví con respecto al arte. James Turrell es el artista. Por favor no dejar de visitar el museo. No para menores de 12años .

Vale la pena el viaje, es una bodega única por su ubicación, su concepto y visión no sólo en calidad de viñedos, elaboración de vinos de altura sino también del arte. Pedro un gran sommelier y anfitrión.