It is strong in colour, beautiful and deep ruby red. Butterscotch and the subtle spiciness makes it appealing, with a strong personal character. The well integrated vanilla flavours comes from the oak aging, and adds complexity and elegance. This is a strong full bodied wine but yet soft and friendly on the palate due to the sweet tannins of the Carménère component, which offers red and dark berry fruit. Serve with roast beef, casseroles and hearty pasta dishes.

Montes was created in 1988 when four prominent figures in the Chilean wine industry decided to set up a boutique winery, with the aim of producing small quantities of high quality wines largely for export. They initially called the operation "Discover wines" and established a winery in Curicó, 200 km south of Santiago. Initially, all the fruit came from the Montes estate and the Los Nogales farm. The operation was an immediate success and very quickly demand outstripped supply. Today Montes produces a range of award-winning, varietal wines from Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.