Montes Alpha M 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Montes
Label Name:
 
Alpha M
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Colchagua Valley (Rapel Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 80%, Cabernet Franc 10%, Merlot 5%, Petit Verdot 5%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97; Wine Spectator 95 (Top 100, #59 in 2019 listing for Alpha M); Robert Parker (WA) 91

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with concentrated black and red fruit — cassis, dark cherry and plum — layered with tobacco, leather, dark chocolate and vanilla. Full-bodied, silky yet structured with chewy tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled or roasted red meats (steak, lamb), braised beef, aged hard cheeses; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan beef, Japanese yakiniku.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Bordeaux-style blend, fermented in stainless and oak; aged ~18 months in French oak (new/used mix) before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Montes S.A., founded by Aurelio Montes; flagship Alpha line from Apalta/Colchagua vineyards, known for steep slopes and premium Bordeaux blends since the 1980s.