Montes Alpha Special Cuvee Chardonnay 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Montes
Label Name:
 
Alpha Special Cuvee Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Aconcagua Coast (Zapallar) — sometimes listed from Casablanca Valley in retail descriptions.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 92 (2021); James Suckling 91–93 ; multiple regional awards for Montes Alpha range

Tasting Note
Medium-gold; ripe tropical fruit (papaya, pineapple), lemon curd, toasted vanilla, hazelnut and creamy butter; bright acidity and a long, slightly toasty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: salmon tartare, lobster, crab gratin, roast chicken with light sauces, creamy pasta, ripe cheeses. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, sushi/sashimi, tempura, lightly spiced Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes, Chinese steamed fish.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay fermented in stainless steel and oak; ~30–40% aged 12 months in French oak (mix of new/used barrels), controlled cool fermentation for aromatic retention.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Viña Montes, founded by Aurelio Montes; sources coastal vineyards (Zapallar/Aconcagua Coast) focused on cool-climate Chardonnay. Premium Chilean estate with international recognition.