Montes Classic wines are true ambassadors, representing the outstanding value Chile can offer for everyday drinking. Grapes are hand-picked and transported to the winery with the utmost care, to keep bunch damage to an absolute minimum.
ORIGIN
Colchagua Valley, Chile.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Predominance of ripe red and black fruit aromas such as strawberries, plums, and fighs on the nose. Notes of crème de cassis intermingle with sweet spices such as nutmeg and black pepper.
In palate, the wine stands out for its well-balanced acidity, medium body, and incredibly smooth tannins. The moderately persistent finish echoes the notes perceived on the nose.
ABV
14.5%
AGEING
45% of the wine was aged for 8 months in contact with 2nd- and 3rd-use French oak barrels.
CELLAR RECOMMENDATION
Enjoy now or cellar up to 6 years.
DECANTING
Recommended for at least 30 minutes.
VARIETY
Cabernet Sauvignon 85%, Merlot 15%
Merlot
With a ruby-red colour, the wine has a nose dominated by primary fruit, including fresh red berries and black plum. There are also notes of sweet spice, and thanks to the 8 months in French oak, very delicate aromas of vanilla, mocha, and nuts. The palate is balanced and smooth, with medium body and a long finish.
ABV
14%
AGEING
45% of the wine was aged for 8 months in French oak.
CELLAR RECOMMENDATION
Can be enjoyed now for cellared for 6 or more years.
DECANTING
Recommended for 30 minutes.
VARIETY
Merlot 85%, Carmenère 15%
Malbec
The wine is deep ruby-red, tinged with purple at the rim. The nose delivers intense ripe fruit, such as cranberry, blackberry, and black plum, mingled with well-defined notes of nutmeg, toast and dulce de leche, derived from the French oak. The palate is balanced and broad, with smooth tannins and a medium body. The finish is long and in line
with the nose.
ABV
14.5%
AGEING
45% of the wine remained in French oak for 10 months.
CELLAR RECOMMENDATION
Drink now or hold for 6 years or more.
DECANTING
Recommended for at least 30 minutes.
VARIETY
100% Malbec.