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2021 Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc, Viña Montes, Leyda Valley, Chile


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2021 Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc, Viña Montes, Leyda Valley, Chile

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OVERVIEW

From their limited selection range in the Leyda Valley, this Montes Sauvignon Blanc was awarded 90 points for the 2021 vintage by James Suckling.

An exquisitely perfumed nose packed full of tropical fruit and white flowers, this is a vibrant, lively and long Sauvignon Blanc whose quality is in advance of its price. A must try for New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc fans who enjoy tropical flavours in Sauvignon Blanc.

FOOD PAIRING INSPIRATION

A mid bodied, tropical, fresh and lively wine that can be enjoyed with lighter meals like chicken salad and sushi.

VINTAGE AND WINEMAKING

Harvested between the 22nd March and the 9th of April. 2021 was the year the rains came to the Leyda Valley after many years of drought. The vineyards of Leyda escaped frosts in 2021 and the summer was fairly cool with long hang times prior to harvest. These conditions produced even fresher whites than normal with lower than average alcohol levels but great intensity of aromas.

The bunches are destemmed and treated to a cool maceration for 10 hours. The juice is then separated from the skins, racked and moved into a decantation tank for a day before a second racking. Fermentation took 21 days and the wine spent time in stainless steel before bottling. No oak was used.

PRODUCER NOTES

The most well regarded producer in Chile and one of the pioneers who put Chile on the new world wine map. Montes strive for wine perfection and innovate continuously. They were among the first to create a super-Chilean or 'icon' wine with their Alpha 'M in 1996', later followed up by the majority Carmenere Purple Angel in 2005.

Committed to sustainability Montes have one of the strongest records of any producer around the world shunning chemicals and conserving water and even using grazing llamas to save on herbicides in the vineyard. The wines of Montes are also vegan.

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SERVICE AND STORAGE TIPS

This wine should be stored around 12°C and served between 10-12°C. 

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    2021 Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc, Viña Montes, Leyda Valley, Chile

    Wine Card
    Wine Producer Vina Montes
    Wine Region Leyda Valley
    Wine Classification Valle de Leyda DO
    Wine Type White
    Grape Variety Sauvignon Blanc
    Vintage 2021
    Vintage Quality TBA
    Maturity Drinking Today
    Body Mid Bodied
    Sweetness Dry
    Alcohol % 13.5%
    Bottle Type Bordeaux 75cl
    Serving Temperature 10-12°C
    Food Pairing Chicken, Fish, Salad, Sushi
    Awards 90 Points - James Suckling

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