Chardonnay Reserva - Montes

With the Montes Chardonnay Reserva, a first-class white wine comes into the swirled glass. In this it shows a wonderfully bright, golden yellow color. Poured into a white wine glass, this white wine from Chile presents wonderfully expressive aromas of gallia melon, papaya, star fruit and pineapple, rounded off by cinnamon, cocoa bean and toasted barrique, which the aging in wooden barrels contributes.

The Montes Chardonnay Reserva presents itself pleasantly dry to the wine enthusiast. This white wine never appears coarse or meager, as one might expect from a wine in the upper price range. On the palate, the texture of this balanced white wine is wonderfully silky and creamy. Finally, on the finish, this youthful white wine from the Valle Central wine region delights with good length. Again, hints of peach and nectarine appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes of the sand-dominated soils join in.

Vinification of the Montes Chardonnay Reserva

This balanced white wine from Chile is made from the Chardonnay grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in the Valle Central. The vines here dig their roots deep into soils of sand. After the hand harvest, the grapes immediately reach the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully broken up. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks and 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 Chardonnay Reserva from Montes

This Chilene is best enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to spaghetti with yogurt-mint pesto, coconut-lime fish curry or asparagus salad with quinoa.

Awards for the Chardonnay Reserva from Montes

In addition to a very good price-pleasure ratio, this Montes wine can also boast awards and top ratings beyond 90 points. In detail, these are for the 2020 vintage

• James Suckling - 91 points

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