Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2021
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Chile / Aconcagua Coast
The Limited Selection Pinot Noir vineyards are located in the Casablanca, Leyda and Zapallar Valleys, all of which are in the Aconcagua Wine Region. Casablanca is 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean, and Leyda is only 5 miles inland, bringing tremendous freshness, minerality, and typicity to this cool-climate wine. The soils of the Coastal Mountain Range are granite, with varying amounts of clay, lending elegance and creaminess to the wine while showcasing the varietal character and potential of Pinot Noir along the Aconcagua coast.
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2021 vintage
Harvest Note
Concentrated winter rains totaling 20 inches provided a important water supply for the vineyards at a level not experienced in more than ten years. Budbreak and fruit set took place as expected, without spring frost, assuring the production of good-quality bunches. Significant rain after ripening created a huge amount of work in the vineyards to increase ventilation and enhance fruit drying. Timely action allowed winemakers to reach harvest with healthy grapes of good quality. Generally speaking, the season was cooler than the previous one, resulting in better color and aroma concentration and fresh wines with great personality.
Tasting Note
Lively ruby-red in the glass, the aromas are classically Pinot Noir, with wild blackberry, and fresh raspberry. On the palate, the fresh berry character is underscored by subtle notes of damp earth and violet. Hints of vanilla and baking spices complement the medium body and pleasing tension, finishing with creamy tannins.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Pinot Noir
APPELLATION: Aconcagua Costa
PH: 3.48
ACIDITY: 3.87 g/l
ABV: 14%
AGING: 35% of the blend remains in contact with French oak for 6–7 months. The rest remains in stainless steel tanks
Unique Selling Points
- Cool-climate vineyards in the Aconcagua Wine Region
- Minimal oak aging for fresh and juicy style
- Subtle earth and mineral tones great for food pairing
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
Pinot Noir
In France, makes a silky, deceptively powerful wine of elegant, complex aromas and subtle, red fruit flavors, with earthy, floral, mushroom and mineral notes. In California, shows ripe, sweet characters.
