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MONTES CLASSIC SERIES Malbec
A full-bodied, round, soft and generous red wine with strong spicy character. Grapes are from vines that are close to 100 years old in the well reputed Colchagua valley. The wine is 100% Malbec and has been aged for sic months in new and used American oak. Ruby red color, leaning to very dark, intense red. Powerful but elegant flavors, with plumy and blackberry hints. A wonderful butterscotch and slight spicyness is totally integrated by the subtle notes of vanilla that comes from the oak aging. A full-bodied wine, with ripe tannins and voluptuous mid-palate and a long, very enjoyable, finish. Drink it with red meat, game, pasta, rice and strongly sauced dishes. D. O. Colchagua Valley.
Description:
Nice and intense ruby red color. In the mouth it’s appealing fruitiness combined with the plumy
and blackberry hints, makes this wine a very good example of the potential of Colchagua valley.
It’s slight spiciness is totally integrated with the hints of vanilla that comes from the oak aging.
A full-bodied wine, with ripe tannins and voluptuous mid-palate and a long, very enjoyable, finish.
Denomination of Origin:
Colchagua Valley.
Oak Aging:
Six months in American oak.
Filtering:
One earth filtration and one pad filtration prior to bottling.
Yield of Vineyard:
9 tons per hectare (about 3.6 tons per acre).
Grape Variety:
Malbec 100%
Cellaring Recommendations:
Up to 5 years.
Recommended Serving Temperature:
17º to 18ºC.
Decanting:
Recommended 30 minutes decanting before drinking.
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