Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon (2024 Release) 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Montes
Label Name:
 
Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon (2024 Release)
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Colchagua Valley (Rapel Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (approx. 90%) with ~10% Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable ratings for the 2015 Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon include James Suckling ~92; retailer and critic scores for this vintage range roughly 88–93 depending on bottling/market

Tasting Note
Deep carmine red. Aromas of blackcurrant, figs and crème de cassis with dark chocolate, tobacco and cayenne spice. Silky entry, rounded tannins, concentrated mid‑palate fruit, medium‑to‑full body and a long, polished finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef stew, hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi, galbi), Chinese red‑braised beef or char siu, Japanese sukiyaki or yakiniku.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested grapes; destemmed, fermented in stainless steel with malolactic conversion; aged ~12 months in French fine‑grain (Allier) oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Viña Montes, founded in 1987–88 by Aurelio Montes and partners, is a leading Colchagua producer; the Alpha series is the estate's flagship, focused on premium, approachable varietal wines.