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ARE YOU OLD ENOUGH TO LEGALLY DRINK?
In the 18th century, a religious order was expelled from the country. Their haciendas, vineyards and cellars were abandoned and decayed over time. Before their exile, they tried to bury most of their treasures and secrets. Years went by and in Valle de Elqui, near Monte Grande, a friar (fraile, in Spanish) was seen wandering around. He had a mysterious habit: walking up the hill in the afternoons. Luckily, not all their secrets and treasures remained hidden.
A spirituous liquor made from a secret recipe never ceased brewing. Today, the term “Monte” refers to the hill this wandering friar walked and his spirit which turned to stone. Legend has it that under his feet lies the book keeping the secret, the Monte Fraile Pisco.
Muscat grapes from Elqui’s high regions, warm areas but influenced by the Andes mountains. Semi-desert areas with large fluctuations in temperature coupled with high light intensity provide the grapes with a unique taste.
Hand picked, they are the variety used in white wines. Double distilled and aged in oak barrel.
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MONTE FRAILE 40°
It is an Ultra-Premium aged Pisco. Distilled from Muscat of Austria grapes grown in the Monte Grande area of Valle de Elqui.
Ageing: 3 to 7 years in French and American oak barrels and aged in different altitudes that give way to an unparalleled character.
Grape varieties: Muscat of Austria.
Tasting notes: Uniform, sparkling amber appearance, with long, persistent legs.
In nose, high intensity, and an evolved, intense character with notes of dried fruits such as plums, raisins, and, above all, Chilean hazelnuts.
In mouth, a complex, evolved, smooth, sweet taste, with fruity notes and fine spices typical of French oak.
Blend: This is an Ultra-Premium Pisco, tailor-made to be enjoyed neat or in luxury cocktails, such as a Negroni or even accompanied by dark chocolate.
Serving temperature: Best served chilled, between 10°C to 16°C (50°F to 60°F).
MONTE FRAILE 37.5°
This is a Premium Pisco, with a unique amber appearance. Made with Muscat of Austria grapes from the high regions of Valle de Elqui.
Ageing: Over a year in American oak barrels.
Grape varieties: Muscat of Austria.
Tasting notes: Crystal-clear, sparkling amber appearance, with long and persistent legs.
In nose, medium intensity, with a Muscat of Austria character and fine notes of vanilla, typical of American oak barrels.
In mouth, a complex, smooth and sweet taste, with a fruity character and underlying fine wood notes typical of American oak.
Blend: This is a Premium Pisco, designed to be enjoyed neat, in cocktails or with Cola drinks, such as an Ultra-Premium Piscola. Perfect with chestnuts and almonds.
Serving temperature: Best served chilled, between 10°C to 16°C (50°F to 60°F).
MONTE FRAILE 40°
This is an Ultra-Premium Pisco, aged in stainless steel tanks. Made with Muscat of Alexandria grapes from the high regions of Valle de Elqui.
Ageing: +2 years in stainless steel tanks.
Grape varieties: Muscat of Alexandria.
Tasting notes: Bright, limpid appearance, with long and persistent legs.
In nose, an intense Muscat of Alexandria character, with soft, fruity notes of spices.
In mouth, a complex, fruity, smooth and sweet taste, with great body and long persistence.
Blend: This is an Ultra-Premium Pisco, tailor-made to be enjoyed straight or in cocktails. Best served with fresh fruits, such as green grapes and berries.
MONTE FRAILE 37.5°
This is a unique Premium Pisco. Made with Muscat of Austria grapes from the high regions of Valle de Elqui.
Ageing: over a year in stainless steel tanks.
Grape varieties: Muscat of Austria.
Tasting notes: Bright, limpid appearance, with long and persistent legs.
In nose, medium intensity, with a Muscat of Austria character and soft notes of spices.
In mouth, a smooth, sweet, complex taste, with fruit and Muscat notes.
Blend: It is a Premium Pisco, tailor-made to be enjoyed straight or in cocktails with citric flavors.
Serving temperature: Best served chilled, between -10°C to 10°C (-4°F to 50°F).
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It is an international wine and spirituous liquor competition created in Belgium in 1994.
The jury or winetasting panel is made up of well-known experts in wine-making from 40 different countries.
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