Montes Alpha 'm' 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Montes
Label Name:
 
Alpha 'm'
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Colchagua Valley (Apalta).
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:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98 (2014)

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark berry, cassis and plum with tobacco, dark chocolate, vanilla and cedar; floral lift and black pepper spice. Full-bodied, structured, silky yet firm tannins and a long, focused finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled rib‑eye, roast lamb, duck confit, aged hard cheeses (Western). Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Peking duck, char siu or Sichuan beef (Asian).

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, temperature‑controlled fermentation with extended maceration and malolactic conversion; matured about 18 months in French oak (often new/first‑use barrels) before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Viña Montes (founded 1988 by Aurelio Montes) — flagship ‘Alpha M’ is the house’s icon Bordeaux‑style blend from Apalta/Colchagua.