Montes Alpha 'm' 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Montes
Label Name:
 
Alpha 'm'
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Colchagua Valley (Apalta), Rapel Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Key scores: James Suckling 95; Wine Enthusiast 94; Wine Spectator 91; Vinous 90. Technical: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot; ~18 months in new French oak

Tasting Note
Dense blackcurrant, blackberry and dark plum with dark chocolate, cedar, tobacco, licorice and baking spices; opulent, layered with polished oak and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled steaks, braised short ribs, roast lamb, hearty stews, aged/hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ, beef bulgogi, Peking duck, char siu, Sichuan or soy-braised beef dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Apalta fruit; fermented separately and blended; aged ~18 months in 100% new French oak; limited-production, meticulous selection overseen by Aurelio Montes.

Vineyard Info
Viña Montes, founded by Aurelio Montes, is a leading Colchagua/Apalta producer famed for premium, small-batch 'Alpha' wines and the flagship Alpha M.