Merlot Reserva - Montes

The Merlot Reserva of Montes from the Valle Central presents a dense purple color in the glass. The first nose of the Merlot Reserva flatters with of wild berry jam, plum muse and blueberries. The fruity components of the bouquet are joined by notes of barrel aging such as even more fruity-balsamic nuances.

On the palate, the Merlot Reserva from Montes starts wonderfully aromatic, fruit-driven and balanced. On the palate, the texture of this punchy red wine presents itself wonderfully dense. The final of this youthful red wine from the wine-growing region Valle Central, more precisely from Valle de Rapel, finally convinces with considerable reverberation. The finish is also accompanied by mineral notes of the soils dominated by sand.

Vinification of the Merlot Reserva from Montes

The powerful Merlot Reserva from Chile is a cuvée, pressed from the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in the Valle Central. The vines here dig their roots deep into soils of sand. After harvesting, the grapes reach the winery by the fastest route. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. Fermentation follows in small wood at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by aging for several months on the fine lees before the wine is finally drawn off.

Food recommendation for the Merlot Reserva of Montes

This Chilean is best enjoyed tempered at 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompanying wine to roasted calf's liver with apples, onions and balsamic vinegar sauce, cod with cucumber-mustard vegetables or lamb stew with chickpeas and dried figs.

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