Salta, Argentina
Bodegas Colomé and Amalaya are located in Argentina’s Northern province of Salta. With the majestic backdrop of the Andes, Colomé is one Argentina’s oldest working wineries (1831) and boasts the world’s highest vineyards with altitudes of nearly 3048 metres (10,000 feet). Malbec and Torrontes flourish in the sustainably-farmed vineyards. Certified sustainable.
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Altura Máxima Sauvignon Blanc
| SKU | 426083 |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Salta |
| Type | White |
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Listing | Speculative |
| Case Config. | 6x750ml |
| Available In | BC |
Colour
Yellow with a green hue.
Aroma
Aromas of asparagus, lime and freshly cut grass.
Flavour
Malic and full on the palate with refreshing acidity.
Food Pairing
Pairs beautifully with zesty appetizers, salads and fish dishes.
More Info
At 3111 meters, the weather conditions are extreme, with late frosts in spring and early ones in autumn. Therefore, we plant varieties with short cycle such as Sauvignon Blanc, as exposure is a key factor to achieve a well-ripened fruit while keeping its freshness.
Tim Atkin MW, Argentina 2023 Special Report
2022 -
"Low-yielding Sauvignon Blanc vines at over 3,000 metres - surely the highest plantings of the variety in the world - supply the grapes for this partially barrel-fermented style. White pepper and pink grapefruit flavours segue into a green, zesty, herbal finish. The oak adds another layer of complexity. 2023-26"
James Suckling, Mar/2023
2022 -
"A fresh yet tangy sauvignon blanc with lifted white asparagus to the guava and currant leaf aromas. A hint of green beans that does not turn off my interest in this. The sleek, medium-bodied palate has a zesty brightness and freshness from the high-altitude vineyard. Delicious now."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Nov/2023
2022 -
"The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc Altura Máxima emerges from an extremely high-altitude vineyard in the Calchaquí Valley. Yellow in hue, subtle oak, mint and grass notes complement aromas of jalapeño and lime. Dry, rich and taut, the concentrated palate offers a refreshing, lingering, fruit-forward finish. This is a robust yet nuanced high-altitude Sauvignon Blanc."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Aug/2022
2021 -
"The 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Altura Máxima hails from Payogasta, Salta, a vineyard planted at a height of 10,200 feet in the middle of a desert right up on the Tropic of Capricorn. A steely light green in the glass. The remarkably intense nose offers asparagus, lime, rue and grass. In the mouth, it presents good fat and a malic, nimble flow, with the energy balanced out by the freshness. A surprising wine."
Tim Atkin MW, Argentina Special Report 2022
2021 -
"Produced with what must be the highest Sauvignon Blanc grapes in the world - they’re at 3,000 metres - this is a complex, focused, deftly wooded white from Thibaut Delmotte, with notes of green herbs and mangetout, chiselled acidity and a pithy, lightly spicy finish. Should age gracefully too."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Dec/2020
2020 -
"A Sauvignon Blanc grown at 3,100 meters above sea level in the Altura Máxima vineyard, the Lote Especial Altura Maxima was 25% aged in French barrels. Bright green in color, the nose offers gentle asparagus, lime and pea notes with a strange but delicious hint of muscat brought out by the oak. Very intense, in the mouth the heightened acidity (pH 3.20) and fat make for an exotic, primary wine."
Decanter, Jun/2020
2018 -
"An unusual style of Sauvignon Blanc from an exotic place. Fruit for this Sauvignon comes from Finca Altura Máxima located at 3,000m. It is forward, expressive and displays intense aromas of green peas, ripe yellow fruits, passion fruit, star fruit, basil and cut grass. On the palate it is exuberant, exotic and powerful, whilst underpinned by lively acidity to ensure overall harmony."