Experiencia Colomé
Experiencia Colomé
4.5
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Join us in the adventure of the history and heritage of making wine in the high altitudes, surrounded by mountains, close to the sky, and experience the perfect pairing of wine and art. Colome Experience is a unique and unexpected adventure in the immensity of the Calchaqui Valley. Program: -Welcome glass -Guided visit to the winery: a glimpse of the art and science that goes on behind the scenes in the winery. -Wine tasting (Colome Torrontes, Colome Estate & Colome Autentico): Our wines represents a concept where we seek to enhance the attributes of our terroir, set in four different altitudes. -Guided visit to James Turrell Museum: This is the only museum dedicated exclusively to his pieces, covering five decades of his trajectory, where silence and a sense of peace and isolation are constant companions. From Tuesday to Sunday Tour hours: 11.30 am (available in English and Spanish) 3:00 pm (Spanish tour) Children below 12 are not allowed at James Turrell Museum.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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jbelne
London507 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
My husband and I had a wonderful visit to La Colomé Bodega. The horse riding with Daniel was a highlight, how magnificent touring the estate on horseback with the backdrop of the Andes and Nevada Cachi. My horse had a bit of attitude , it made me like her all the more! Connie - one word - fabulous. Could this lovely lady be more helpful or accommodating? ,
Let’s not beat about the bush. We were here for the vino. Sabrina gave a great tour of the estate, The James Turrell art museum and conducted a very interesting wine tasting session. This lady works HARD!
The food was excellent, beautifully presented and exquisitely prepared.
In summary, Colome surpassed all our expectations, I hope to return at some point, and will be recommending to all my friends.
Let’s not beat about the bush. We were here for the vino. Sabrina gave a great tour of the estate, The James Turrell art museum and conducted a very interesting wine tasting session. This lady works HARD!
The food was excellent, beautifully presented and exquisitely prepared.
In summary, Colome surpassed all our expectations, I hope to return at some point, and will be recommending to all my friends.
Written September 13, 2023
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alfieParis
paris173 contributions
Dec 2022
James Thurell Museum alone worth the trip! You will be suprised by a light magician. If you love Modern art, don't miss it. And Colomé wines are some of the best in Argentina. Better if you stay to sleep in Colome or somewhere not far.
Written January 4, 2023
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travel_lover046
Graz, Austria96 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
Going to this place you are crossing impressive canyons with breathtaking views. Surrounded by vineyards this bodega and restaurant offers a good selection of wine and a small but delicious selection of dishes. Don't miss to visit the museum!!!
Written October 18, 2016
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PeeJee1999
Antwerp, Belgium46 contributions
Oct 2019
Colome vineyard lies about 20km away from the main road, for driving this ‘road’ into the hills you better get a good 4x4 it will take you close to an hour of dusty and dull road to get there.
Although the vineyard pretends to be a top tourist attraction (coming from Cafayete it’s already indicated 60km ahead) the organisation / treatment of guests could come directly out of a Fawlty towers episode, it’s dreadful. Admit we should have gotten a reservation but we thought how difficult can it be for 2 people to join a group of 16? Anyways, when we arrived without reservation, some argentenian Basil told us nothing was possible, no tour, no tasting, no food, no drinks, nothing was possible - Swiss hospitality at its best.
So they’d better put a subscribe on their road signs saying, “Colome - but if you don’t have a reservation, don’t bother”
Bottom line - if you are in the neighbourhood between Cachi and Cafayete visit the Piattelli vineyard near Cafayete, much nicer views, very friendly well organised staff and top wines- according to Vivino better than Colome.
Although the vineyard pretends to be a top tourist attraction (coming from Cafayete it’s already indicated 60km ahead) the organisation / treatment of guests could come directly out of a Fawlty towers episode, it’s dreadful. Admit we should have gotten a reservation but we thought how difficult can it be for 2 people to join a group of 16? Anyways, when we arrived without reservation, some argentenian Basil told us nothing was possible, no tour, no tasting, no food, no drinks, nothing was possible - Swiss hospitality at its best.
So they’d better put a subscribe on their road signs saying, “Colome - but if you don’t have a reservation, don’t bother”
Bottom line - if you are in the neighbourhood between Cachi and Cafayete visit the Piattelli vineyard near Cafayete, much nicer views, very friendly well organised staff and top wines- according to Vivino better than Colome.
Written October 23, 2019
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Dear PeeJee1999,
Thank you for writing to us, we are sorry for the bad moment you had. Our Colomé Experience is carried out twice a day with a limited quota to be able to attend each guest in a personalized way, so we request prior reservation in all the communication channels of the Estancia.
We apologize again and hope to invite you on another occasion to live our Colome Experience at its best, please contact us via Instagram MD at @bodegacolome to give us a second chance.
Best regards,
Written October 24, 2019
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Hanshusson
27 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
After 6 hours drive on terrible roads we visited the bodega
At the beginning of the road the last 17 km it is signposted the bodega is open until 6 pm.
We were very exited because our queen Maxima had stayed here.
We arrived exhausted at 16:30 and then we were told you could only visit on appointment. We asked if we could buy a drink but they said that this was not possible we could only buy wine.
Then when we were about to leave a group of 16 got in for the tasting experience. We asked if it was possible to add for two but the man told us it was not possible he had not enough glasses. This for a bodega. I regret we bought a bottle of wine there we decided afterwards to throw it away and never drink the wine from this bodega again in future.
A very disappointing and rude experience
Do NOT go to this fraud !
At the beginning of the road the last 17 km it is signposted the bodega is open until 6 pm.
We were very exited because our queen Maxima had stayed here.
We arrived exhausted at 16:30 and then we were told you could only visit on appointment. We asked if we could buy a drink but they said that this was not possible we could only buy wine.
Then when we were about to leave a group of 16 got in for the tasting experience. We asked if it was possible to add for two but the man told us it was not possible he had not enough glasses. This for a bodega. I regret we bought a bottle of wine there we decided afterwards to throw it away and never drink the wine from this bodega again in future.
A very disappointing and rude experience
Do NOT go to this fraud !
Written July 25, 2019
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Dear Hans, we are really sorry for your problem. As we look to honour our guests with a unique experience, we make it in small groups only by reservation. The road with its changing colors and shapes are part ot the experience. We apologize for the misunderstanding and look forward to change your opinion by inviting you to come again and enjoy our hospitality. Please write us to reservas@bodegacolome.com to coordinate.
Written July 26, 2019
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Alex W
London, UK138 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
We called in at Colome after reading good things about it, and the small fact it produces wine from the highest vineyards in the world!
We'd driven down from Cafayate which was a long, but excellent drive for the scenery and windy dirt road (not for the short of time and haters of dirt roads!). We arrived about 1:15pm in our dust caked car, surely looking a little hot and bedraggled. None of that mattered, and the reception was cordial and efficient (unlike many places around Cafayate!), and we were quickly asked if we wanted lunch (we did!), and if we wanted to go on a vineyard or museum tour (at 2 and 5pm respectively). We placed our lunch order (limited menu choice) and were then poured a glass of Amalaya Torrontes and shown to their welcome video screening for 10 mins to get the History and ennui of Colome while enjoying our nice cold Torrontes. After this we sat for lunch, which was lovely and on a terrace overlooking their immaculate gardens and vineyards. Top empabadas fyi! We finished off with a tasting of their regular Torrontes and malbec for 70pesos (they had a premium tasting for ~250pesos of rare vine selections). Because we'd had the Colome Torrontes for lunch (a class above the free Amalaya welcome drink!) we asked if we could substitute it for another wine. No problem. They did this, and let us try another estate malbec to compare against their 4 altitude vineyard blend malbec as well. Great service, and of course we ended up leaving with a couple of bottles!
We'd driven down from Cafayate which was a long, but excellent drive for the scenery and windy dirt road (not for the short of time and haters of dirt roads!). We arrived about 1:15pm in our dust caked car, surely looking a little hot and bedraggled. None of that mattered, and the reception was cordial and efficient (unlike many places around Cafayate!), and we were quickly asked if we wanted lunch (we did!), and if we wanted to go on a vineyard or museum tour (at 2 and 5pm respectively). We placed our lunch order (limited menu choice) and were then poured a glass of Amalaya Torrontes and shown to their welcome video screening for 10 mins to get the History and ennui of Colome while enjoying our nice cold Torrontes. After this we sat for lunch, which was lovely and on a terrace overlooking their immaculate gardens and vineyards. Top empabadas fyi! We finished off with a tasting of their regular Torrontes and malbec for 70pesos (they had a premium tasting for ~250pesos of rare vine selections). Because we'd had the Colome Torrontes for lunch (a class above the free Amalaya welcome drink!) we asked if we could substitute it for another wine. No problem. They did this, and let us try another estate malbec to compare against their 4 altitude vineyard blend malbec as well. Great service, and of course we ended up leaving with a couple of bottles!
Written September 16, 2016
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Christian V
Santa Fe, NM29 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
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.
Written November 18, 2014
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azzabazza18
gold coast, australia62 contributions
Aug 2013 • Couples
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!
Written September 21, 2013
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LostMyWander
BA36 contributions
Nov 2011 • Family
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.
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.
Written December 21, 2011
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tonichi2013
Padua, Italy20 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
August 11,2018.
Both you reach Bodega Colomè from North (Cachi) or south (Cafayate) you must drive at least 2 hours and a half of a difficult bad manteined gravel road (Ruta 40)
It's hard, after you drove such a road and you broke a tyre few km. before the destination, to be received with unacceptable rudeness .
Our request: " Is it possible to eat something? Is it possible to drink someting?"
Reply by the short black haired lady at the reception : NO! We serve until 3 pm (It was 2,50)
" Is it possible to have a taste of your famous wines?"
Reply: "NO! the wine testing is only on reservation ! you will be allowed to join the reserved group in two hours"
We were tired, hungry and thirsty but we gave up to insist and went away.
An Argentin Lady that was present was shoked by such an unpolite behavior and scolded the young lady telling her that Argentin hospitality surely don't consider such ugly way of treating people.
Both you reach Bodega Colomè from North (Cachi) or south (Cafayate) you must drive at least 2 hours and a half of a difficult bad manteined gravel road (Ruta 40)
It's hard, after you drove such a road and you broke a tyre few km. before the destination, to be received with unacceptable rudeness .
Our request: " Is it possible to eat something? Is it possible to drink someting?"
Reply by the short black haired lady at the reception : NO! We serve until 3 pm (It was 2,50)
" Is it possible to have a taste of your famous wines?"
Reply: "NO! the wine testing is only on reservation ! you will be allowed to join the reserved group in two hours"
We were tired, hungry and thirsty but we gave up to insist and went away.
An Argentin Lady that was present was shoked by such an unpolite behavior and scolded the young lady telling her that Argentin hospitality surely don't consider such ugly way of treating people.
Written August 11, 2018
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Dear Tonichi2013,
Thanks for your feedback and apologies for the bad experience in our Bodega. We take notice of this and are working in staff capacitation to make sure this won't happen again. We are a small winery and have a limited capacity of reception which makes sometimes hard to give a special treatment for the guests that come out of schedule.The remoteness of our place makes the experience both magical and challenging. This is not an excuse for the rude behaviour and we are really sorry for this, and would love to receive you again as our special guest. Hope we have the chance to make you change your opinion soon.
Written September 21, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Cuanto km hay desde cafallate hasta colome
maria constanza b
Northern Argentina, Argentina
Hola! Desde Cafayate son 137 kilómetros tomando la ruta nacional 40 y luego la provincial 53.
pilarcrespi
Chile4 contributions
How long is the drive from Salta ?
VCinBA
Buenos Aires, Argentina27 contributions
Colomé is about a 60-80 min car drive from Cachi, and Cachi is about 3 hr drive from Salta.
hdallagnol2009
Santa Rosa, RS3 contributions
gostaria de organizar uma viagem saindo de Salta de Van com outros casais e chegar para o almoço. perguntas: que tempo de percurso de van Salta Colomé?
maria constanza b
Northern Argentina, Argentina
hola! estamos a 4 horas de Salta Capital, a 2 hrs de Cachi y a 30 min de Molinos
lotuslake
soap lake, washington2 contributions
I stayed in the Estancia Colome several years ago. Is it open to the public once again?
franciscomR1498KI
Province of Salta, Argentina24 contributions
sorry, for the delay, haven´t seen your question. And yes, it´s open again since last November. I have stayed there 3 times since (I live in Salta, 4 hours drive). Worth a visit again!
WidmerAliceSprings
Canton of Zurich, Switzerland35 contributions
kann mir Jemand mitteilen, wie viel eine Übernachtung auf der Bodega Colome kostet?? besten Dank im Voraus.
Olivier G
Lillebonne, France1 contribution
Guten Tag,
Ich kenne(erkenne) keinen hotel des bodega. Dagegen kann ich Ihnen den hotel molinos empfehlen
Hacienda de Molinos
laOtra_9
Lanus Oeste, Argentina128 contributions
buenos precios... cuanto sería? Tengo un presupuesto limitado y me encantaría conocer la bodega. Somos dos personas.
Guillermo W
Junin de los Andes, Argentina52 contributions
Hola, la visita a la bodega y al museo es gratuita. La comida no es más cara que un restaurant en Buenos Aires. No puedo recordar con exactitud cuánto fué la cuenta. En nuestro caso comemos cantidades normales, ni a lo bestia ni quedarnos con hambre. Como nos gusta comer variado, solemos compartir los platos. Soy asalariado y el dinero no me sobra, en consecuencia me pareció adecuado el precio, porque más allá del almuerzo que efectivamente era muy bueno, el entorno es un plus que hace que lo valga. En agosto fuimos dos personas, comimos dos empanadas cada uno, compartimos una ensalada con verduras de la huerta de la bodega y queso de cabra, y una exquisita mousse de miel de caña, bebidas sin alcohol, ya que debía conducir, y café, no recuerdo exactamente, pero rondaria los 400 pesos aproximadamente. Espero que la respuesta te haya sido útil.
Gonzalo M
1 contribution
Hola!
Alguien sabe cómo hacer para ir desde Salta Capital SIN auto? Hay algún tour?
GRACIAS!
LAURA R
Tigre, Argentina117 contributions
Me sumo a lo dicho por Martín y Claudio: seguramente la propia bodega sea quien mejor te oriente para llegar allí sin vehículo propio, ya que está fuera de los circuitos tradicionales y en una ubicación tan privilegiada como apartada... Lo que sí me animo a arriesgar es que bien vale la pena llegarse hasta allí: tanto las instalaciones vitivinícolas como el museo de Turrell son un lujito imperdible... magia pura ! Salud y que lo disfrutes :)
Pablo C
Buenos Aires, Argentina93 contributions
Hola Barbara, ¿Como estas?
Te molesto para consultarte sobre la Bodega Colome. ¿Podrias decirme cuanto tiempo requiere cada una de las visitas? Cuanto tiempo necesito para hacer la visita a la bodega? y al museo? Muchas gracias y disculpá la molestia.
saludos!
Guillermo G
16 contributions
En el caso nuestro fue una visita acotada, comenzó a las 11AM y concluye cerca de las 13:00. Luego nos quedamos a almorzar.
Se que los recorridos por la tarde son un poco más extensos
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