Nose: The nose is intense with aromas of white fruits such as pineapple, white peach, and ripe mango as well as pleasing notes of pear over a back of white flowers.
Palate: The smooth, medium-bodied palate offers refreshing acidity and a long and lingering fruity finish.
Vinification: A portion of the grapes were put into tank and cold soaked at 10°c for four hours to enhance the aromatics. The remainder of the grapes were gently crushed, settled and then fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks for 15-17 days. 15% of the blend underwent malolactic fermentation to give richness to the wine and 35% of the blend was aged in French oak barrels (25% new, the rest second fill) for eight months.
Food Pairing: Seafood, fish, white meats, sautéed mushrooms and pasta such as Fetuccini Alfredo. Creamy and semi-cured cheeses.
Alcohol: 13.5%.
About the Producer: Montes was established in 1988 by Aurelio Montes, Douglas Murray, Alfredo Vidaurre and Pedro Grand, with the aim to produce the best wines in Chile from the best regions. Montes own 800 hectares of vineyards in Apalta and Marchigue located in Colchaugua Valley as well a single vineyard Zapallar, in the coastal Aconcagua Valley. By this, they are able to retain full control of everything that is planted, cultivated and picked.