Monte quieto
Augustin and Mathilde Casabal met through a bottle of wine. Through their
shared passion for good wines and life’s simple pleasures, came Monte Quieto.
In Agrelo,
(Luján de Cuyo,
Mendoza) they found a place to start both their family and their vineyards.
From the outset, Augustin and Mathilde wanted to live in their vineyards, to be close to their wines, and to guard
them in every stage of their growing.
The vineyards were planted with
the focus on blends that capture each variety’s
quintessence and combine them to achieve an outstanding wine. They felt that in
this way, each varietal would amalgamate itself with the other in the optimum
moment of its evolution, giving its best in each bottle. They set out to
express the respect and passion of the terroir in
each bottle. The sum of Monte Quieto wines is in the
essence of the lands which is then transmitted into the grapes and finally into
their best wines.
Monte Quieto has three distinct expressions of the land. The Quieto Reserva is the top tier and represents the highest
expression from the vineyard. The Quieto is a
proprietary blend that focuses on both freshness and complexity that is kind
and friendly to drink. Finally, the Quieto 3 Malbec emphasizes the finest Malbec grapes from the three distinct Mendoza terroirs.
Quick Facts
OWNER: Monte Quieto
WINEMAKER: Augustin Casabal
APPELLATION: Luján de Cuyo,
Mendoza - Click for map
WEB SITE: http://www.montequieto.com/site/
Featured Wines
2006 quieto reserva
Blend: Proprietary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec
Bouquet: Notes of cherry and plum accompanied by pepper and vanilla. Subtleties of tobacco and roasted coffee add complexity.
Palate: Tasty and structured. Notes of mature fruit and a bit of coffee that is apparent through finish. This is a wine with elegance and balance.
Serving Suggestions: A perfect wine to accompany grilled or stewed red meat or wild fowl, deer, boar, rabbit and lamb. Ripened cheeses pair well, too. Best service temp: 64 Fº2006 Quieto
Blend: Proprietary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec
Bouquet: Full of red fruits, spices and pepper that mingle with cinnamon and coffee.
Palate: Rich and balanced between the tannin and alcohol, leaving a long, lingering finish.
Serving Suggestions: Grilled or stewed red meat or rich casseroles and stews. Also pairs well with pasta or rice prepared with wild fowl or tomato based meat sauces. Ripe or mildly ripe soft cheeses also show well. Best service temp: 64 Fº2009 quieto 3 malbec
Blend: 100% Malbec
Bouquet: Red fruits, such as plums, with notes of vanilla and coffee.
Palate: The perfect balance between alcohol, acidity and tannin provides a round, elegant and easy to drink wine, with a long and agreeable finish.
Serving Suggestions: A wine made for fanatic meat eaters, especially Argentina's excellent beef. Fine with hamburgers pan-seared, Italian-style, with green peppers and onions. It also goes well with pizza and with any kind of pasta dish. Best service temp: 64 Fº
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