Monte Bello 2021

Class of 2021

United States Santa Cruz Mountains region

Bottle size 0.75 l

Fill level high fill

Label condition top

Robert Parker 96

contains sulfites

Price per liter (1 liter/345.33€)

Alcohol 13.5% vol

Description:

Ridge Winery, nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California, is a jewel of American winemaking. Since its founding in 1962, Ridge has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to quality, particularly through its outstanding wine, Monte Bello. Often cited as an icon of the California wine world, this wine is made from grapes grown on steep, cool mountain slopes. Monte Bello is known for its exceptional complexity and longevity.

The wine combines classic Bordeaux grape varieties, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, with small amounts of Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc. Careful winemaking and patient aging in oak barrels result in a wine with deep aromas of dark berries, tobacco, and spices, supported by an elegant tannin structure. The cool mountain location gives Monte Bello a remarkable balance and freshness that sets it apart from other Californian wines.

Ridge and its Monte Bello represent the best of traditional and innovative winemaking, masterfully showcasing the unique terroir of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

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