Montevista Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, aged cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Montevista represents an approachable and vibrant expression of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, crafted by the pioneering team at Emiliana. Sourced from the expansive terroirs of Chile's Central Valley, this wine benefits from a classic Mediterranean climate where warm, sun-drenched days are tempered by cool evening breezes descending from the Andes Mountains. This dramatic diurnal temperature shift allows the grapes to achieve optimal ripeness while retaining fresh acidity. The history of Cabernet Sauvignon in Chile is illustrious; imported from Bordeaux in the mid-19th century, these vines thrived on their own roots due to the country's natural geographic barriers protecting it from phylloxera. In the Montevista bottling, the focus is on showcasing this pure, unadulterated varietal character, delivering a fruit-forward profile with soft tannins and subtle spice, reflective of the valley's fertile soils and sustainable viticultural heritage.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1986 by the Guilisasti family, Emiliana has grown to become the world's leading producer of organic and biodynamic wines. In the late 1990s, visionary director Rafael Guilisasti partnered with renowned consulting winemaker Álvaro Espinoza to pioneer ecological viticulture across Chile's most prestigious wine regions, including the Casablanca, Maipo, Colchagua, and Cachapoal Valleys. Guided by Demeter-certified biodynamic farming principles, Emiliana eliminates synthetic inputs in favor of natural preparations and native biodiversity to authentically reflect terroir. The estate is widely celebrated for its flagship biodynamic red blends, notably Coyam and Gê, as well as expressive single-vineyard expressions of Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon