Limited Selection Chardonnay (unoaked) 2022
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Chile / Aconcagua Coast
A blend of Chardonnay from Leyda and Casablanca Valleys along the Chilean coast, these grapes are grown in granitic soils with a significant presence of clay and sand banks along the low hills with gentle slopes. Dense plantings, low yields, and leaf pulling all help to concentrate the aromatics and flavors in this refreshing Chardonnay.
Harvest Note
The season began with a cold, dry winter that gave way to a cool spring. Low rainfall greatly lowered yields in the Aconcagua coastal region, while the cool summer and slow ripening produced concentrated aromas and flavors of exceptional quality.
Tasting Note
Lemon yellow in color with glints of green, the nose is fragrant with aromas of peach, pineapple, and tropical fruit. The palate is very bright and fresh with good body and balanced acidity.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Chardonnay
APPELLATION: Aconcagua Coast
PH: 3.42
ACIDITY: 3.5 g/l
ABV: 14.00%
AGING: Aged in a mix of concrete eggs and stainless steel tanks with no malolactic fermentation
Unique Selling Points
- Unoaked with no malolactic fermentation
- Coastal vineyards in Leyda and Casablanca Valleys
- Unique combination of aging vessels in concrete eggs and steel tanks
The story of Montes is a testament to what unique vision, grit, determination, and perseverance can achieve.
Aurelio Montes Sr, Chief Winemaker
About the Grape
Chardonnay
Though it has a distinctive profile, Chardonnay reflects other factors such as soil composition and vinification technique. Chardonnay is a reliable, hardy and prolific vine whose only real vulnerabilities are frost and uneven development of fruit.
