Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Montes |
Label Name: | Taita 2015/2017/2018 3-Pack |
Vintage: | MIXED |
Country: | Chile |
Region: | Colchagua Valley (Marchigüe) |
Volume: | 3x 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% winemaker's choice (varies: Petit Verdot, Carmenère, Syrah) |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 17-19°C |
Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 95 points (Taita 2018). Wine Advocate: 93+ (Taita 2010), 93 (Taita 2011)
Tasting Note
Concentrated, perfumed black- and red-fruit core (cassis, blackberry, blueberry) with dark chocolate, cedar, mocha and truffle notes. Velvety yet firm tannins, balanced acidity and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, herb-crusted lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi, galbi), char siu/roast pork, hoisin-glazed duck, soy-marbled beef dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, berry selection, fermented in temperature-controlled vats; majority aged ~24 months in new French oak, additional ageing in oak foudres prior to bottling.
Vineyard Info
Montes (founded 1987) makes Taita from the Marchigüe estate in Colchagua; extremely limited-production icon wine developed with soil scientists, sourced from dry-farmed, low-yield parcels.