Amalaya Malbec

Amalaya Malbec is a renowned red wine hailing from the Calchaquí Valley in Salta, Argentina. The brand was established as part of the Hess Family Wine Estates' expansion into high-altitude viticulture. The name 'Amalaya' translates to 'hope for a miracle' in the local indigenous language, reflecting the determination required to farm in the challenging, desert-like conditions of the northern Argentine Andes.

The wine is produced at Bodega Amalaya, where vineyards sit at extreme altitudes of approximately 1,800 meters above sea level. This unique climate provides intense sunlight and significant temperature swings, resulting in the concentrated flavors characteristic of Salta wines. The brand remains under the ultimate ownership of the Hess Family Wine Estates, a Swiss-headquartered global wine company that manages estates in scenic locations across the United States, Argentina, and South Africa.