TASTING  NOTES

Intense dark red color. Strong wine with elegant and distinctive character and beautiful soft, tannins. Aromas of red fruits, black currant and a light touch of cedar and cinnamon. Vanilla and coffee notes are also felt. The inclusion of Petty Verdi adds an additional element of complexity.

Serving Temperature: 18ºC

Ageing Potential: Enjoy now or cellar for more than 20 years

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 grapes for Montes Alpha M grow in the Apalta Zone of Colchagua valley.  Apalta is diverse, with some zones that are highly infuenced by the Tinguiririca River and others influenced by floods and material fallen from the mountains. The soil tends to be deeper on the plain and shallower at the foot of the mountains and higher up areas.The  Cabernet Sauvignon for this wine is grown mainly in higher areas below 30 degrees slope. The wines are concentrated, with good structure, intense color and excellent cellaring potential.

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: 18  months in new French oak barrels

FOOD PAIRING

Red meats, lamb, cheese