TASTING  NOTES

The predominant aroma of red fruits - strawberries, cherries, raspberries, currants, tobacco and hinted sweet spices.

Serving Temperature: 18 ºC

Ageing Potential: Enjoy now or cellar for 10 years or more.

THE WINERY

Chilean entrepreneur Aurelio Montes and his three friends Douglas Murray, Alfredo Vidaurre and Pedro Grand managed to put Chile in the map of quality wine. The results come sooner than expected: the first ultra-premium Chilean wine Montes Alpha was released in 1998, followed by Montes Folly in 2001 and Purple Angel in 2005. All of them had instant success and made it an insignia in the world of wine.

VINEYARDS

The Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards that produce the grapes for Montes Alpha are located in the Colchagua Valley, primarily at our Finca Apalta, and with some additions from our Marchigüe property. These two areas have soils of granitic origin in differing degrees of decomposition. Apalta is very heterogeneous. Some sectors are highly influenced by the river, while others are more affected by mudslides and material that has broken off from the mountains above them. The soils are generally deep in the flat areas and thinner at the foot of the mountains and at higher elevations. The Cabernet Sauvignon is preferably planted on flat or slightly sloping ground, where the soil is deeper and has a moderate capacity for moisture retention. Marchigüe is flatter and has lower hills. The vineyards are located on the flat lands with little clay and a high percentage of rounded stones.

VINIFICATION

The grapes are hand picked. The harvest takes place early in the morning to keep the grapes as cool as possible until they reach the cellar, where the bunches are carefully selected before destemming.

Ageing: 12 months in French oak barrels (1st, 2nd and 3rd use).

FOOD PAIRING

Red meat, charcuterie, cheese, pasta Bolognese