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Outer Limits by Montes Apalta Vineyard Carignan Grenache Mourvedre

Outer Limits by Montes Apalta Vineyard CGM Carignan Grenache Mourvedre 2021

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Outer Limits by Montes Apalta Vineyard Carignan Grenache Mourvedre

Region: Colchagua Valle, Chile

Vintage: 2021

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Carignan Grenache Mourvedre

ABV: 14.5%

Notes: Vegetarian, Vegan

Ruby red in colour, the nose offers clear notes of ripe, red fruit and wild blackberries, accompanied by subtle vanilla, nutmeg, and sweet cinnamon touches from the oak ageing. The palate is refreshing, with good acidity and fruit expression and smooth, juicy tannins. Black and red fruit emerge here, with an elegant and persistent finish.

All the grapes come from Montes' own single vineyard 'La Finca Apalta' in Apalta, arguably one of the finest sites for red wine grape growing in Chile. Vines in Apalta are planted on 45° slopes with south-east exposure, which helps them achieve ripeness. The soils are of granitic origin, with clay and decomposing rock. The vines are conducted under the pole system on terraces. Even at 55km away, the ocean has an influence, with cool breezes moderating this warm area. In addition, low night-time temperatures prolong ripening, allowing for the slow development and retention of varietal aromas and acidity. Montes practise minimum intervention in the vineyard.

The Outer Limits series is a showcase of exploration and innovation. Aurelio Montes’ passion for discovery led him on a quest to find new sites. He wanted to push Chilean viticulture further in the premium direction by finding sites that hadn’t previously been planted. The 45 hectare Zapallar vineyard in the Aconcagua Valley was Montes’ first venture into the ‘outer limits’. It is seven kilometres from the sea, so cool nights and foggy mornings ensure a long growing season, making it ideal for Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Syrah.

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