Colomé facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Colomé
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Municipality and village
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Chapel in Colomé
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | Salta Province |
| Elevation | 7,450 ft (2,270 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 400 |
Colomé is a small village and a rural area in Salta Province, located in northwestern Argentina. It is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) away from the town of Molinos, Salta. This special place was started in 1831 by Nicolás Severo de Isasmendi. He was the last Spanish governor of Salta.
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Growing Grapes in the Sky
Colomé is famous for its vineyards, where grapes are grown to make wine. This tradition began with Ascención, the daughter of Nicolás Severo de Isasmendi. She brought grapevines from France and planted them here.
High-Altitude Vineyards
What makes Colomé unique is how high up its vineyards are. They are planted at an average height of 2,200 meters (about 7,200 feet) above sea level. This is extremely high for growing grapes!
Challenging Climate
The weather in Colomé is very dry. There can be big differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. Winters are also very cold.
- Growing grapes in these conditions is tough.
- But there's a good side too: fewer insects, pests, and plant diseases bother the grapes.
A New Chapter for Colomé
In 2001, a Swiss wine expert named Donald M. Hess bought the Bodega Colomé. A "bodega" is a winery. He also bought other vineyards nearby.
World's Highest Vineyard
One of Donald M. Hess's vineyards in Colomé is at an amazing 3,100 meters (about 10,000 feet) above sea level. This makes it the highest vineyard in the entire world! The special wine made from these grapes is called Altura Máxima, which means "Maximum Height."
Art in the Mountains
Donald M. Hess also built a museum in Colomé. This museum is dedicated to the American artist James Turrell. It opened its doors in 2009. Visitors can enjoy unique art in this beautiful, high-altitude setting.
See also
In Spanish: Colomé para niños
