Classic Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

The 2018 winter was judged as excellent in terms of much-needed rainfall, with more than 500 mm falling in the Colchagua Valley, making it one of the rainiest years of the last decade. Montes was able to accumulate a large quantity of water in the soil and reservoirs, providing for the optimal development of the vines at all phenological stages up to harvest. There were a few isolated spots of frost in the spring, but without significant impact on our red varieties. The temperatures remained cool until the middle of November, which meant a delay of a few weeks to budbreak and flowering. The summer had moderate temperatures, with an average high of 28ºC in January. February saw a clear drop in nighttime temperatures, which caused a general slowdown in the ripening of red and white varieties, in some cases of up to 14 days when compared with 2016. There was no rain during the harvest months, and the Cabernet Sauvignon harvested for this wine was in excellent health, with good measurements of ripeness leading to excellent expression during fermentation.

Ruby-red in colour, with violet at the rim. The nose is generous; red and black fruit aromas are perfectly balanced with smooth notes of spice. Aromas are strawberry, cassis, nutmeg and cinnamon, with vanilla, and mocha from the wine’s time in French oak, which also lends a sensation of sweetness on the midpalate. In the mouth it’s balanced, with smooth tannins and rich, fresh acidity that makes the wine juicy. The finish has medium fruit in line with the aromas perceived on the nose.

• Represents the outstanding value Chile can offer for everyday drinking.
• Grapes are handpicked and transported to the winery with the utmost care.
• 45% aged in 2nd and 3rd-use French oak barrels for 8 months.
• Well-balanced acidity, medium body, and incredibly smooth tannins.
• Vineyards located in Apalta and Marchigüe, Colchagua Valley.