Montes Alpha 'm' 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Montes
Label Name:
 
Alpha 'm'
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Apalta, Colchagua Valley (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
James Suckling 96, Tasting Panel 96, Wine Spectator 94, Wine Enthusiast 93

Tasting Note
Deep ruby color; concentrated black and red fruits (blackberry, plum, cherry), cassis, cocoa, tobacco, cedar, sweet spice and subtle floral (violet). Polished, ripe tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast beef, beef fillet, lamb, duck confit, braised short ribs; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi or bulgogi), beef rendang, spicy Sichuan beef.

Production Method
Fruit from Apalta vineyards, fermented in temperature-controlled vats then matured ~18 months in French oak barriques (including new oak for some lots) before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Montes (Aurelio Montes) from the Apalta estate in Colchagua. 'Alpha M' is the top-tier Cabernet-led single-vineyard release, produced only in exceptional vintages.