The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes truly get everything they need: plenty of sunshine in Chile's hot summers, and plenty of coolness. This coolness comes from the wind that constantly blows through the vineyard. The falling nighttime temperatures, which are also extreme in the vineyard, provide the grapes with more than enough coolness. This results in a long and even ripening process, during which all the bunches are harvested by hand. Each bunch for this red Intriga is thoroughly inspected, and only the finest are used in this top-notch red wine from Montgras.
Once the grapes are harvested in the morning, they are transported in small crates to Montgras, where a gentle pressing awaits. The black juice then matures for a full 23 to 24 months in oak barrels, approximately 60 percent of which are new and unused. This makes this Intriga Cabernet Sauvignon a truly full-bodied, powerful wine. Wow, what a full-bodied wine, and for this price! We open the bottle and immediately smell a more powerful aroma of black fruit, accompanied by spices and notes of vanilla and plum. A deep ruby red color that is beautiful in the glass. The nose reveals aromas of black and red fruit, combined with a hint of vanilla thanks to well-integrated oak and some spicy notes. The palate of this Intriga Cabernet Sauvignon is complex, deep, and powerful. Layers of black cherry and red fruit are surrounded by elegant toasted oak. Firm tannins provide structure, strength, and a long finish.
