We might know De Gras Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva better by the name Montgras Cabernet Sauvignon. This delicious red wine from Montgras has recently been given a "new look." And with a new look comes a new name. Of course, the well-known quality and taste of this Chilean red wine remain unchanged! This beautiful Chilean winery dates back to 1993. Since then, the Gras brothers have been constantly striving to modernize their winemaking, which sometimes includes changes to their labeling. In 1993, Hernán and Eduardo joined forces to establish a beautiful winery in the heart of the Colchagua Valley. Hernán had years of experience in the wine industry, and Eduardo was a born entrepreneur. This proved to be a golden partnership. The beautifully pure wines of Montgras and De Gras are known and loved worldwide.
Wood aging for the De Gras Cabernet Sauvignon
The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this Reserva come from the Colchagua Valley. This valley is perfect for growing Cabernet Sauvignon. The days are warm and the nights cool, giving the grapes plenty of time to recover from the warm sunshine during the day, maintaining a wonderful freshness. Unlike what we're used to in Europe, the harvest begins in April. By then, the grapes have reached their full ripeness and are ready to be picked. Harvesting is entirely by hand to select the best fruit for the wine. After pressing and vinification, 50% of the wine is aged in French oak barrels and 50% in American oak barrels. Only new oak is used. This full-bodied red wine is aged in oak barrels for eight months, after which the wine is bottled for another two months.
What does De Gras Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva taste like?
The result is certainly impressive! The deep ruby red color with a black core alone gives us the feeling that we are dealing with a wonderfully full-bodied wine. The aroma offers a rich bouquet of black cherries, currants, and plums, with a light hint of mocha and vanilla with cedarwood. The taste is full, ripe, and rich. This red wine from De Gras remains a top-notch wine! The perfect balance between the black fruit, such as cherries and blackberries, and the powerful hints of spice, vanilla, and mocha create a beautiful interplay that stimulates many senses. The finish is full and intense, with soft tannins thanks to the beautiful oak aging. A phenomenal Chilean red wine, this De Gras Cabernet Sauvignon.
2023
