Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Montes
Label Name:
 
Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Colchagua Valley (Rapel Valley)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (90%), Merlot (10%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 93; James Suckling 92; Wine Enthusiast 90

Tasting Note
Layered nose of blackberry, cassis and dark cherry with tobacco, leather, cedar, dark chocolate and spice. Full-bodied, ripe fruit core with integrated oak and silky yet firm tannins; long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef stew, aged hard cheeses; Korean bulgogi, Chinese char siu, Szechuan beef, teriyaki steak.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes from Montes’ Marchigüe/Apalta sites; fermented in stainless tanks; matured ~12 months in French oak barrels (portion new), then blended and bottled.

Vineyard Info
Viña Montes (founded 1988) is a leading Chilean estate from Colchagua producing the premium 'Alpha' line showcasing selected vineyard lots and modern winemaking techniques.