The Story
After several years of experimentation, Aurelio Montes settled on producing a rosé from Syrah (the grape he made famous in Chile with the country´s first Ultra Premium Syrah, Montes Folly). Montes Cherub is a seductive, elegant, dry wine, with an intense cherry-pink color. Expressive of the grape and its terroir, it shows distinct Syrah character: spiciness and hints of strawberry, rose and orange peel. There is a strong backbone of acidity with residual tannins that gives the wine structure. For a rosé, it shows good fruit concentration and a richness in texture across the palate that leads to a delightfully long finish.
The vineyards that produce the Syrah for our rosé are located at our Finca El Arcángel estate in the Marchigüe zone, where the moderate slopes encourage good development of the variety. The vineyards are specifically worked to produce this wine and are double vertically positioned with a density of 5,555 plants/hectare (2,250 plants/acre). The upper canopy is managed with a high leaf density to protect the quality of the grape skins and ensure that the grapes reach harvest with high acidity levels. Harvest takes place at night so that the fruit reaches the cellar at low temperatures.