Montes Taita 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Montes
Label Name:
 
Taita
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Colchagua Valley (Marchigüe)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% other varieties (winemaker's discretion)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Tim Atkin (2023) – 92 points; Vivino average ≈4. 6/5 (user ratings); Montes records note James Suckling scores for some Taita vintages (e. g. , 2014/2015: 96)

Tasting Note
Deep ruby; concentrated black and red fruit (blackberry, black cherry, plum), dried fig, tobacco, cedar, coffee, vanilla and toasted nuts. Full-bodied, layered, with soft-to-firm tannins and a long, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled or braised beef, slow‑cooked short ribs, game, mature cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan‑style beef, teriyaki beef, miso‑glazed dishes, yakitori.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, berry selection, cold maceration and indigenous yeast fermentation; 24 months in French oak (≈70% new) followed by foudre ageing; dry‑farmed single‑block sourcing.

Vineyard Info
Viña Montes (founded 1987 by Aurelio Montes) produces Taita from the El Arcángel de Marchigüe estate; an ultra‑limited, single‑block icon Cabernet program.