VINEYARDS
The grapes for Montes Wings come from our Apalta estate in the Colchagua Valley, planted on steep slopes 200 meters above the valley floor. The granite-based soils contain clay and offer excellent drainage. The vineyards face southwest, allowing for cooler summer conditions and slower ripening. With diverse soil profiles, including river-influenced and alluvial zones, vines are planted at 5,555 plants/ha and trained using the Double Guyot system. Yield is around 3.5–4.0 tons/ha. Leaf thinning is done in January to expose the grapes and reduce green aromas (pyrazines).

HARVEST
Harvest took place from May 1–15. Despite low rainfall in 2019, vines developed well. Spring frosts did not affect red varieties. Warm summer temperatures brought an earlier harvest than usual, with healthy, ripe grapes showing excellent varietal character.

VINIFICATION
Hand-harvested grapes were carefully sorted, then cold macerated at 10°C for 5–7 days. Fermentation lasted 12–15 days at 26°–29°C. Post-fermentation maceration was adjusted based on daily tastings. The wine was then aged 16 months in French oak barrels (80% new, 20% used).

120

MIL BOTTLES

370

HECTARES

200

WINEMAKERS

We always seek to go further. this time we wanted to go higher. going beyond wisdom is daring, and requires, two wings to fly. a creative flight of two generations, our founder aurelio montes and his namesake son aurelio undertake together a creative flight to bring life to a unique carmenère.

Wine Attributes

Origin
Apalta Valley
Aging
80% of the wine was aged for 16 months in new French oak barrels; 20% in secondand third-use barrels.
Storage Guide
Store in a cool, dry place, and away from sources of light, at no more than 15 °C. Drink now or cellar for up to 15 years
Temp Guide
17 al 19 °C
Decant
For at least an hour.