2022 Montes Alpha Colchagua Cabernet Sauvignon
£16.50
“An excellent cabernet sauvignon that shows typical dark olives, paprika, tobacco leaves, ash and some blackcurrants. Very tight and fine-grained on the palate, with dusty tannins and a long, layered finish. Powerful and polished. ”
94 Points, James Suckling
“Sourced from Apalta and Marchigüe in the Colchagua Valley, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Montes Alpha also includes 10% Merlot. Aged for up to 12 months in French oak barrels, 50% of which are new, this garnet wine reveals dark fruit aromas of blackberry and plum alongside notes of tomato leaf and oak. Indulgent and rich, with a subtly concentrated mouthfeel, it lingers with fine, reactive tannins. This is the ABC of Montes Alpha, crafted in a pristine year.”
92 Points, Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous
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Product Description
Aurelio Montes is widely credited with pioneering Chile’s quality revolution. His ability to identify potential in previously unknown sites, has led to the creation of appellations which now produce some of Chile’s finest wines. The Colchagua Valley is a perfect example of this. Aurelio first came to the area in his 20s and became fascinated by the then-barren landscape of Apalta, where Montes are based today.
The Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon, first produced in 1987, broke the mould for premium wines in Chile. It was a modern expression of a classic grape which illustrated that Chile could produce wines that stood shoulder to shoulder with competitors around the world. Since then, Alpha has gone from a single wine to being the core range of Montes’ portfolio. The grapes and sites are carefully selected each year to ensure varietal integrity and complexity. Viticulture is hands-on and individual rather than mechanical and industrial.
Additional Information
| ABV | 14.5% |
|---|---|
| Bottle Size | Bottle 75cl |
| Colour | Red |
| Country | Chile |
| Critic Score | 94/100 |
| Drink until | 2032 |
| Style | Still |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Vintage | 2022 |
