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Bodega Colomé
Molinos, Salta, Argentina · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Argentina's oldest winery still in production, Bodega Colomé dates to 1831 in Salta's Calchaquí Valleys, with vines from 2,300 to 3,111 metres. Swiss collectors Donald and Ursula Hess bought the estate in 2001 and opened a nine-room estancia among lavender and vines. Guests get the only museum on earth devoted solely to James Turrell, nine light works the artist designed the building to hold.
- 9 rooms
- Opened 1831
- Neighborhood: Colomé
- Rooms from 431 sq ft (40 m²)
About Bodega Colomé
- Founded in 1831, Colomé is the oldest winery in continuous operation in Argentina.
- Vineyards sit at four altitudes between 2,300 and 3,111 metres in the Calchaquí Valleys, among the world's highest commercial plantings.
- The James Turrell Museum, designed by Turrell himself, is the only museum dedicated exclusively to his light-and-space work, with nine installations at 2,300 metres.
- Donald and Ursula Hess of Hess Family Estates acquired Colomé in 2001; Estancia Colomé has nine rooms with private balconies.
- Second generation Larissa and Christoph Ehrbar now run the estate.
Restaurants and bars
- Estancia Restaurant — Restaurant · Regional specialties with organic products from the garden a
- Gaucho Bar & Library — Bar
- Bodega Colomé — Restaurant
- Estancia Colomé restaurant — Restaurant · Farm-to-table regional cuisine · Chef Patricia Courtois
Experiences
- James Turrell Museum — The only museum dedicated exclusively to James Turrell's work, at 2300 m, with nine important light works.
- Wine Tours — Tours of the vineyard and winery, with exclusive wines such as Altura Máxima, Malbec Estate and Torrontés Estate.
- Hiking — Hiking through the Calchaquí Valley landscapes and the surrounding landscape.
- Horse riding — Horse rides through the estate landscape; prior booking required.
- Tennis — Tennis court on the property, mentioned before unwinding by the pool.
- Bocce court — Bocce court on the property.
Amenities
- Fireplace
- Underfloor central heating
- Minibar
- Safe deposit box
- Free Wifi Starlink
- Marble bathrooms with bathtubs and separate showers
- Toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobes
- Horse rides (prior booking)
- Laundry service
- Shop (Bodega Colomé)
- Private shuttle service from the airport
- Outdoor parking
- Swimming pool
- Reading room
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