Limited Selection Carmenère
Colchagua Valley
Montes Limited Selection Carmenère is sourced from Montes two estate vineyards in Apalta and Marchigüe. The Finca Apalta Estate vineyard features diverse soils with areas that are influenced by the Tinguiririca River, while other portions are influenced by mudslides and material that has fallen from the mountains above. The soils tend to be deep on the plain and thinner at the foot of the mountain and higher areas. Carmenère vines are best suited to the flatter areas, where the soils are deeper. Marchigüe is flatter with low hills and moderate slopes. The soils are shallow—in some cases no more than 60 cm deep—with moderate clay content and a high capacity for water retention. The vineyards are located in generally flat areas.
Deep carmine red with a violet hue, this wine generously offers complex aromas and intensity with touches of sweet spices, mingled with toasted French oak along and notes of vanilla and chocolate. A well-balanced structure that is very smooth and persistent on the palate.
- Variety only reappeared in 1993, after it was thought to be extinct for 200 years.
- Premium wine recognised for being seductive, voluptuous, smooth and satisfying.
- 50% aged in 2nd and 3rd use French oak barrels for 10 months.
- Voluptuous and well balanced on the palate with round tannins.
- Vineyards located in Apalta and Marchigüe, Apalta.
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