Vina MontesAlpha M Apalta Vineyard 2018

Product code: 8880
£56.25 inc VAT
Chile
Red Wine from
Colchagua Valley, Chile
Country
Country: Chile
Region
Region: Colchagua Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Vina Montes
Alcohol
Alcohol: 15%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Aurelio Montes
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Cabernet Franc 5% Merlot
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Country
Country: Chile
Region
Region: Colchagua Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Vina Montes
Alcohol
Alcohol: 15%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Aurelio Montes
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Cabernet Franc 5% Merlot

Product Notes

Vina Montes Alpha M Apalta Vineyard wine is an esteemed Chilean red, noted for its profound depth of flavour. Infused with rich, ripe blackberry and currant aromas, intertwined with hints of mocha and dark chocolate, it strikes an impressive balance between bold, fruit-forward taste profile and subtle undertones of spice and oak. It possesses soft, silky tannins and a luxuriously long finish. This full-bodied, robust wine is beautifully expressive of its unique terroir in the Apalta vineyard, regarded as one of Chile's premier wine regions. A captivating blend of elegance and strength, it’s an essential choice for discerning wine connoisseurs.

Tasting Notes

This wine is deep ruby-red in colour. The complex nose shows notes of ripe red and black fruits, cherry syrup, figs, and blackberry. Its time in French oak barrels is reflected in the toasted notes, sweet spices, tobacco, and hint of wet earth; there's also some dairy-like toffee and caramel. On the palate, the wine is balanced, with extremely silky tannins, a well-harmonized acidity and a long, fruit-forward, and vibrant finish.

About the Winery

Vina Montes

Nestled within the picturesque Montes Apalta Estate vineyards in Chile's primary wine-growing region, Colchagua Valley, the Vina Montes winery represents a benchmark of both beauty and excellence in winemaking. As one can imagine, it's an idyllic setting that perfectly complements the extraordinary range of rich, full-flavoured wines produced here.

Founded by four pioneers in Chilean wine - Aurelio Montes, Douglas Murray, Alfredo Vidaurre and Pedro Grand - Vina Montes continues to uphold the traditions of superior quality. Their storied history includes a relentless pursuit of the highest standards of cultivation and production methods. Each grape is hand-harvested and carefully selected to ensure the succulence and intensity that characterise Vina Montes wines.

One of the defining features of Vina Montes is its iconic Feng Shui-inspired winery building. Symbolising the harmony of the natural world, the winery is carefully designed and constructed to harness positive energy, ultimately enhancing the wine's quality and taste. The cutting-edge winery also boasts of eco-conscious measures, including a complete gravity-flow system that gently handles the grape, and a comprehensive water recycling scheme.

Their extensive selection of wines showcases a harmonious blend of the region's diverse climate and the masterful techniques applied. Montes Alpha and Purple Angel have gained particular acclaim; described as truly captivating expressions of the best that Chilean vineyards offer.

The winery also offers a captivating visitor experience, From vineyard tours and tastings led by knowledgeable guides, to meals in the on-site restaurant, where dishes are expertly paired with Montes wines. Notably, the tours feature soothing Gregorian chants resonating through the barrel room, thought to encourage the maturation process.

Overall, Vina Montes winery serves as a testament to the power of vision, innovation and passion in transforming a raw, natural product into exquisite wine. It is no wonder that, it welcomes wine enthusiasts from across the globe, marking its place as a prime destination on every wine lover's travel itinerary.

https://www.monteswines.com

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