Montes Alpha Cab Sauv (dragon Ltd Edition) 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Montes
Label Name:
 
Alpha Cab Sauv (dragon Ltd Edition)
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Colchagua Valley (Apalta & Marchigüe)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 92 points (2023)

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry, dark chocolate, tobacco and cedar with subtle cayenne spice; full-bodied, rich midpalate, fine-grained tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, spaghetti Bolognese; Korean BBQ, char siu (Chinese BBQ pork), Peking duck, spicy Sichuan beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes fermented traditionally; aged ~12 months in French oak barrels (about 50% new); blended and bottled for limited-edition release.

Vineyard Info
Viña Montes (founded 1988) sources fruit from Finca Apalta and Marchigüe; the Alpha range is Montes' flagship premium line showcasing Colchagua terroir.