Montes Alpha, the pioneer wine that showed the way to all other Chilean premium wines. It remains #1 in the Chilean premium wine niche, having proven early on our credibility as a world-class premium wine producer. All our Alpha wines have received 'Top Scoring' and 'Best Value' from the influential Wine Spectator magazine: quite an achievement for Chilean wines at this price level.
ABV
14.5%
ORIGIN
Colchagua Valley.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
The complex nose offers outstanding aromas of ripe black fruits such as figs and blackberries complemented by notes of crème de cassis, while spices such as cayenne pepper appear over a back of dark chocolate, which masterfully envelopes subtle aromas of leather and tobacco. The palate with perfectly rounded tannins that trigger an explosion of the fruit on the mid-palate.
Grape Varieties
90% Cabernet Sauvignon; 10% Merlot.
Cellaring recommendation
Can be enjoyed now or cellared for at least 10 years.
Decanting
Recommended for at least 30 minutes.
CARMENERE
The intense nose offers pleasing notes of ripe black and red fruits such as blackberries, figs, and dried plums. Spicy notes of nutmeg and black pepper lie over a back of tobacco and leather with a subtle balsamic aroma that envelops aromas of pastry and dark chocolate. The palate is well balanced, lush, and structured, while soft tannins lend the wine a sweet sensation that opens way to a long and very elegant finish.
Grape Varieties
90% Carmenère; 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cellaring Recommendations
May be enjoyed now or cellar for up to 10 years.
Decanting
Recommended, for at least 30 minutes.
MERLOT
The nose is complex with varied aromas of ripe black and red fruits such as blackberries, figs, and plums in syrup. Spice notes of black and red pepper intermingle with a touch of fresh tobacco and leather. This is a well-structured wine with good volume on the palate and smooth, round tannins that make this an ideal wine to enjoy now or over the course of the next 10 years.
Grape Varieties
Merlot 90%, Cabernet Franc 10%.
Cellaring Recommendations
Enjoy now or cellar for up to 10 years.
Decanting
Recommended for at least 30 minute
MALBEC
Aromas of fresh red fruits such as strawberries and tart cherries predominate on the nose with a light touch of red plums. Floral notes underscore its fresh character with fragrances of wildflowers and violets. Sweet spices such as anise appear over a back of light aromas of vanilla and jam. The sweet sensation is echoed on the palate with surprisingly smooth, round tannins that lend structure and tremendous volume. Very nicely balanced natural acidity makes this a very juicy, elegant Malbec with a remarkable finish that lingers long on the palate.
Grape Varieties
95% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Cellar recommendation
This wine can be enjoyed now or cellar for up to 10 years.
Decanting
Recommended for at least 30 minutes