Montes Classic Series Casablanca Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Grapes are sourced from vineyards located in various locations in the central zone of Chile, including the coast of Colchagua and the Andes foothills in the Maule Valley, where cool summer temperatures allow the berries to develop great aromatic expression and result in well-structured wines. The majority of the vineyards are planted on low to moderate hills with varying aspects, trained to vertical shoot position and planted at densities between 2,666 and 6,250 vines per hectare. Careful pruning keeps the fruit covered when the sun is at its most intense, helping to retain the freshness and varietal characteristics that are typical of Sauvignon Blanc.

The grapes were harvested in the early morning and immediately brought to the winery where they were destemmed and cold soaked at 7-10°C for 6-12 hours, to allow the aromatic characteristics to be transferred from the skins to the must. After approximately 12 hours, the clean juice was separated from the coarse solids and transferred to its fermentation tank. The must was inoculated with selected yeasts and fermentation took place at 10-11°C, lasting approximately 21 days. Once fermentation was complete, the new wine was racked to separate it from its fine lees. The wine had no contact with any oak during vinification.