The Montes Malbec Classic Series 2020 has a ruby red color, leaning to very dark, intense red. Powerful but elegant flavors, with plumy and blackberry hints. A wonderful butterscotch and slight spiciness is totally integrated by the subtle notes of vanilla that comes from the oak aging. a full-bodied wine, with ripe tannis.
The nose is intense with aromas of fresh red and black fruits such as strawberries, plums, and figs. The Montes Merlot Classic Series has spicy notes recalling nutmeg and black pepper intermingle very well with aromas from the French oak barrels along with a touch of dark chocolate, tobacco, and toasted nuts.
The palate is smooth and very harmonious. The soft, round tannins lend a very pleasing sweet sensation to the mid-palate. With the medium volume and rich natural acidity, this Merlot reaches an elegant finish with moderately fruity persistence.
The Montes Merlot Classic Series 2021 was aged for 8 months in French oak barrels.
The 2020 Montes Purple Angel Carmenere Petit Verdot wine has a purple color with distinctive and delicate hints of chocolate and cigar box aromas. On the mouth, it is full bodied, with a considerably amount of ripe tannis giving grip and structure to this lovely wine. This Purple Angel Carmenere Petit Verdot wine is mouth filling with a very long finish.
Montes Taita 2017 is a concentrated and complex wine, the production of which is extremely limited. It is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with the addition by Aurelio of other varieties according to the quantities of the year’s vintage. Intense ruby-red in color, it is endowed with generous blueberry, blackberry, mocca and truffle aromas. In the mouth, the wine brings out delicious notes of cedar and bitter chocolate: most elegant yet powerful at the same time, with lovely soft, rounded tannins. Harmonious in structure, with an attractive, long and complex finish, Taita has the potential for long aging, and can be laid down and cellared for more than 15 years.
The 2019 Montes Twins Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon wine has a beautiful lively ruby red colour. Young and great power in this wine. The perfect harmony between the aromas of red fruits from Cabernet Sauvignon and the hint of plums from Malbec makes this wine very elegant and attractive. Sweet, fresh and firm tannins from Cabernet Sauvignon combine very nicely with the velvety and smooth body from Malbec.
The 2022 MontGras Day One Cabernet Sauvignon wine has a shiny ruby colour with violet hues, Intense fresh red fruit aromas such as cherries and plums, with light spicy notes and a hint of herbs. This Day One Cabernet Sauvignon is very juicy and flavorful palate with good acidity and a pleasant texture that invites you to continue enjoying it. It has a long and pleasant finish.
The 2022 MontGras Day One Carmenere wine has complex aromas of blackcurrant and damson. Rounded tannins and vibrant acidity. This Day One Carmenere of Winery MontGras is a red wine from the region of Colchagua Valley of Central Valley. In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
The 2021 MontGras Intriga Cabernet Sauvignon wine has deep ruby red color and purple notes. Aromas are loaded with ripe black fruit and cassis, touches of mocha and drops of mint, all surrounded by elegant spice and vanilla notes. Flavours of ripe, concentrated, fruity, chocolate and mocha notes. Sweet oak and great balance. Long lasting finish.
The 2021 MontGras Quatro Reserva wine has a deep ruby red color with purple notes. Aromas of ripe black fruit, spices, flowers and smoked meat framed by touches of toast and cedar. This MontGras Quatro Reserva is firm and powerful flavours, with plenty of ripe tannins which give structure and a nice texture. Loads of juicy ripe black fruit nicely combined with vanilla and toast of the oak ageing.
The 2018 Odfjell Aliara wine has a concentrated deep violet colour and the nose is attractive and intense with a range of aromas from the different varieties in the blend. On the palate it is sophisticated and intense with juicy dried fruits with notes of chocolate, coffee and tobacco leaves. The Odfjell Aliara wine finish is long with ripe and velvety tannins.
Aliara is the name by which a small metal cup was known, used for alcohol rations that were given to sailors in the days of sailing ships and is our wine in homage to this ancestral tradition. Innovative, harmonious and refined assembly, made of small and exceptional quantities.
This 2018 Odfjell Aliara wine is an artistic creation, where the winemaker does not set limits to combine the New World with the Old World. Three or more varieties, from three different valleys, blend harmoniously to make a superior blend, which reflects the best expression of each Odfjell vineyard. It is produced by hand, a selection of the best batches and barrels of the year. This Aliara wine is a high-end wine that ages in the bottle in a perfect blend.
The 2018 Odfjell Aliara wine has a blend of Carignan, Malbec, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2020 Odfjell Armador Cabernet Sauvignon wine has a ruby color with hints of violets. This Armador Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of red fruit such as stawberries and plums, as well as its well known aromas of liquorice, anis and a touch of vanilla, chocolat and champignon aromas. The Odfjell Armador Cabernet Sauvignon wine is perfectly balanced with ripe, fresh tannins and a long refreshing finish.
The project of Norwegian ship merchant Dan Odfjell, Odfjell Estate is a result of a family endeavor combining a passion for wine and horses which ultimately led them to invest in Chile. The wines are handled by French winemaker Arnaud Hereu and their focus is on mainly red wines from their Maipo Valley Estate, Old Vine Malbec from Lontue in Curico, and Old Vine Carignan from Maule.
The winery is tucked into the hillsides of their Maipo vineyards and works on a gravity system with a portion of the winery submerged underground. The vineyards are managed biodynamically & organically using sustainable farming techniques.
The 2020 Odfjell Armador Carmenere wine has alluring purplish-red in color with aromas of dark fruits and licorice as well as hints of spice notes such as black pepper and cloves. The palate is long and refreshing with ripe fruit flavors and soft tannins. The ripe present tannins offer a solid structure and the layers of complexity keep your attention. This Odfjell Armador Carmenere wine is both elegant and enduring.
The Armador is the Spanish word for ship owner and is the name of our original range of wines launched in 1999. These are vibrant and authentic wines with extraordinary fruit and freshness that aim to show the typicity of each variety grown in our organic vineyards.
This delicious Carmenère, a variety rediscovered in Chile, is made with Odfjell’s best grapes, grown both in Padre Hurtado and Maule.
Awards:
2015 Vintage: Silver – Decanter World Wine Awards
2012 Vintage: Bronze – Decanter World Wine Awards
2010 Vintage: Bronze – International Wine Challenge
The 2020 Odfjell Orzada Cabernet Sauvignon wine has a ruby red color. This red wine from Chile has a deep black-fruit aromas are saturated and poised. On the palate, this is a bit jammy and pulpy but it delivers. This Cabernet Sauvignon wine has extracted flavors of blackberry, coffee and blackened oak finish with depth and lushness.
Orzada is the Spanish word for “sailing into the wind”. This series of quintessentially Odfjell wines showcases our passion for innovation with wines crafted with fruit selected from specific old vines in our organic and biodynamic vineyards. Grapes are sourced from Maipo Valley and Padre Hurtado vineyards. Vines range in age from 20-24 years old.
Decanter World Wine Awards: 2014 Vintage: Silver
The 2020 Odfjell Orzada Carignan is an elegant mature organic wine. This Orzada Carignan wine has a deep and intense ruby color with a touch of violet. This chilean red wine displays a never ending mix of aromas such as cherry liqueur, liquorice, white fruit such as apricots, white peaches, pears and a touch of lychee. A note of jasmine to conclude a refreshing experience. The Odfjell Orzada Carignan is an organic wine.
The Orzada is the Spanish word for “sailing into the wind”. This range of quintessentially Odfjell wines showcases our oenological search to better express each variety and place. Focusing on liveliness and length, these wines are crafted from fruit selected in our organic and biodynamic vineyards in Maipo and Maule.
Over 25 years ago, Dan Odfjell the Norwegian Armador, ship owner fell in love with a small corner of the Maipo Valley. Serendipity would later show that he had found land in Chile’s premium red wine producing valley, where vitis vinifera has been cultivated for 400 years. While most of the other top producers in Chile are working with relatively young vines, Odfjell have forged an unique reputation based on rediscovering the forgotten wealth of Chile’s winemaking past.
This rich 2020 Orzada Carignan wine would go especially well with grilled meat or lamb.
The 2019 Odfjell Orzada Carmenere wine has a dark red in color with purple reflections. This Carmenere wine is complex, with spices, ripe red fruits such as cherries, raspberries and plums mixed with aromas of blackberries followed by tobacco. The Odfjell Orzada Carmenere wine has a concentration in the mouth is the highlight and juicy. The finish is long, with soft, velvety tannins.
Orzada is the Spanish word for “sailing into the wind”. This series of quintessentially Odfjell wines showcases our passion for innovation with wines crafted with fruit selected from specific old vines in our organic and biodynamic vineyards.
This wine really speaks of Odfjell’s closeness to the Maule Valley, its people and its traditions. A premium Carmenère, produced with high-quality grapes from Cauquenes, harvested much earlier than most others. The wine was aged in stainless steel tanks and cement spheres, without any use of oak, to achieve more broadness and fruit expression on the palate. A radical Carmenère, an ode to red fruits and herbs, that reflects the winery’s affinity with Maule.
Awards:
2015 Vintage: Bronze – Decanter World Wine Awards
2011 Vintage: Silver – International Wine Challenge
The Sanama Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon wine has a deep red ruby with dark purple hues. The Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of red fruits like raspberries and plums with a hint of spices. This Sanama Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon wine is fruity, with soft, juicy tannins and a pleasant finish.
The Sanama Reserva wines are made at Chateau Los Boldos from a combination of estate fruit (younger vines) and from grapes that have been brought in from neighbouring growers in Cachapoal. The wines have nicely defined and clearly expressed varietal characters and are forward and ready for drinking. Víctor Arce, the new chief winemaker at Château Los Boldos, arrived at the estate in 2016 after previously working at Perez Cruz and for Paul Hobbs. His input will become increasingly apparent in these wines.
The Sanama wines come from the Santa Amalia vineyards, located on the generous alluvial soils of the Cachapoal Andes Valley.They are protected from the moderating influence of the Pacific Ocean by the coastal mountains, but the influence of the Andes ensures warm days and cool nights. This provides ideal ripening conditions for the grapes, resulting in ripe tannins and attractive perfumes.
