Montes Old Roots Cinsault
A vibrant Red wine with lively raspberry and cherry aromas, delivering a refreshing and balanced finish
Montes `Old Roots` Itata Cinsault Valle del Itata DO, from Chile's Itata Valley, is a vibrant still red wine crafted from dry-farmed, head-trained Cinsault vines, some over 100 years old. This dry wine undergoes a unique vinification process, including carbonic maceration and 8 months of ageing in ovoid concrete vats, resulting in a wonderfully fragrant and bright expression. It offers lively aromas of raspberry and ripe cherries, leading to a refreshing and balanced palate with a long finish. A versatile choice, it pairs beautifully with poultry, pork, or vegetarian dishes. This wine is certified vegan and vegetarian.
75.0CL , 13.5% ABV , Vintage: 2023
Vinification
The grapes were hand-harvested in 10-kg trays and processed using two distinct vinification methods. The majority underwent traditional vinification with destemmed grapes fermented at 25°C, while a small proportion was processed through carbonic maceration of whole bunches. For the carbonic maceration portion, the wine was drained from tanks before fermentation completion to finish fermentation off the skins. Following alcoholic fermentation, all wine was transferred to ovoid concrete vats for a minimum 8-month ageing period during which malolactic fermentation occurred. The wine received gentle filtration before bottling.
Flavour profile
This wonderfully fragrant Red Cinsault offers bright fruit and acidity, with lively aromas of raspberry and ripe cherries. The palate is refreshing and balanced, leading to a long, satisfying finish.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 12-14°C. Enjoy now or cellar for a few years for added complexity.