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BRIEF HISTORY Last Spanish Governor of Salta builds the Winery. It is the oldest existing Winery in Argentina. The Governor’s daughter, brings first Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec vines from France. The Hess Family Estates buys Colomé. Two years earlier Donald M. Hess planted his first vineyard in Argentina. The Estancia’s 9 hotel suites are opened. First harvest of the new Winery. Colomé Estate Malbec 2005 among Top 100 of Highest vineyard in the world planted at 3002 m above sea level. One year later at 3111m. Colomé vineyards are granted biodynamic certificate by Demeter. First Argentine company with this certification. James Turrell Museum at Bodega Colomé opened Again in 2008 (Rank 38)

COLOMÉ VINEYARDS ALTITUDE 2,200 – 2,300 m

EL ARENAL ALTITUDE 2,500 – 2,600 m

ALTURA MAXIMA THE HIGHEST VINEYARDS IN THE WORLD 3,111 m

CLIMATE

FERMENTING TANKS

FARMINGBIO-DYNAMIC

The Wines

AMALAYA – the hope for a miracle Where others saw a desert we saw great wines. Thus was born Bodega Amalaya, the new expression of the Cafayate Valley, the heart of the Calchaquí Valley. Amalaya means "Hope for a miracle" in the indigenous language. The miracle becomes a reality in our wines, which capture the spirit of this land and in their notes reflect the microclimate of the Cafayate Valley. The Calchaqui Valley sits in the northwestern region of Argentina in the eastern foothills of the Andes mountain range at an altitude between 1,600 and 1,800 m above sea level. The high altitude provides a unique growing climate for the sustainably-farmed vineyard, providing intense sun in the day and cool nights that help better retain the acidity and concentrated fruit characteristics of the grapes. Sustainable farming The 2007 Amalaya Tinto received 91 points and was rated a “Best Buy” by The Wine Spectator, while the 2006 and 2008 Amalaya received 90 points from The Wine Spectator. Bodega AMALAYA

Winemakers Note Bright golden colour, the nose and mouth gives us the citrus notes of grapefruit, typical of Torrontés and a mineral note from the subtle contribution of Riesling. It is fresh with good body and excellent acidity. Blend with a predominance of Torrontés. Blend Torrontes, Riesling Vineyard Valle Calchaqui 1‘800 a SL AMALAYA Blanco

Winemakers Note Grapes were hand harvested in 25- pound boxes, delivered to the winery and hand sorted. Fermentation was slow, using selected yeast. Maceration lasted 18 to 20 days. While 75% of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the remaining 25% completed malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels. Once malolactic fermentation was completed, 20% of the wines was aged in French oak barrels. It was then fined using egg whites from our biodynamic farm. Blend Malbec with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Tannat/Bonarda Vineyard Valle Calchaqui 1‘600 – 1‘700m a SL AMALAYA Tinto

Winemakers Note Grapes were hand harvested in 15- pound boxes, delivered to the winery and hand sorted. Fermentation was slow, using selected yeast. Maceration lasted 18 to 20 days. While 85% of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the remaining 25% completed malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels. Once malolactic fermentation was completed, 20% of the wines was aged in French oak barrels. It was then fined using egg whites from our biodynamic farm. Blend Malbec with Cabernet Franc&Bonarda Vineyard Valle Calchaqui 1‘600 – 1‘700m a SL AMALAYA Gran Corte

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