Montes Alpha Syrah 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Montes
Label Name:
 
Alpha Syrah
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Colchagua Valley (Apalta / Marchigüe)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
90% Syrah, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Viognier
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Wine Spectator 91; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 90; Wine Enthusiast ~90; widely recommended in 2022 vintage reviews

Tasting Note
Deep ruby-purple. Ripe blackberries, black cherry, figs and plum with cracked pepper, leather, dark chocolate and subtle floral lift. Plush, balanced palate with smooth, fine-grained tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled red meats, lamb chops, pork chops, spaghetti Bolognese, mushroom ravioli; Asian: stir-fried beef, Korean BBQ, char siu pork, duck with plum sauce, spicy Szechuan beef.

Production Method
Syrah (majority) with small co-ferment of Viognier; fermentation in small wooden vats at controlled temperatures; approximately 12 months ageing in French oak (first–third use), water‑saving viticulture techniques.

Vineyard Info
Viña Montes, founded by Aurelio Montes, is a leading Chilean producer pioneering Syrah plantings in Apalta; the Alpha line sources grapes from Apalta and Marchigüe estates with granite soils.