Montes Alpha 'm' 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Montes
Label Name:
 
Alpha 'm'
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Apalta, Colchagua Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 80%, Cabernet Franc 10%, Merlot 5%, Petit Verdot 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
17-19°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97; Wine Spectator 94; Wine Enthusiast 92; Robert Parker (WA) 92; TexSom Platinum; Jancis Robinson ~17. 5+ (noted long cellaring potential)

Tasting Note
Perfumed red and black fruits—raspberry, plum and cassis—layered with tobacco, cedar, dark chocolate, nutmeg and toasted nuts. Silky yet structured tannins, full-bodied with a creamy texture and a long spiced‑chocolate finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, beef rendang, miso‑glazed eggplant, savory hot pot or spicy Sichuan beef.

Production Method
Hand‑selected grapes; fermented and blended into a Bordeaux-style cuvée. Aged ~18 months in French oak (≈80% new; remainder 2–3 use barrels). Extremely limited production under Aurelio Montes.

Vineyard Info
Montes, founded by Aurelio Montes, is a leading Chilean producer based in Apalta (Colchagua). Alpha M is an ultra-premium, limited-release flagship cuvée from estate and selected Apalta vineyards.