Montes Limited Selection Sauv Blanc 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Montes
Label Name:
 
Limited Selection Sauv Blanc
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Leyda Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-13°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff: 90 points (2021 vintage)

Tasting Note
Pale yellow. Intense aromas of pineapple, yellow guava, grapefruit, with subtle green pepper and tomato leaf. Fresh, crisp palate with vibrant acidity, mineral notes and a long, lively finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled shrimp, ceviche, oysters, goat cheese, green salads. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai seafood salad, steamed white fish with ginger and scallions.

Production Method
Grapes from Leyda harvested early; cool-temperature fermentation in stainless steel, no oak aging, bottled young to preserve fresh aromatics.

Vineyard Info
Viña Montes, founded in 1988 by Aurelio Montes and partners, is a leading Chilean producer known for premium, coastal Leyda Sauvignon Blancs and sustainability initiatives.