Montes Folly 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Montes
Label Name:
 
Folly
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Apalta, Colchagua Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
100% Syrah
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96 points (2014). Folly has received high 90s from James Suckling across vintages and strong reviews from Wine Enthusiast, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate and other international critics; frequently cited among Chile's top Syrahs

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with violet rim. Intense aromas of blueberry, blackberry, black pepper, leather, dark chocolate and smoked meat. Full-bodied, concentrated dark-fruit core, integrated oak, velvety tannins and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled/roasted lamb, ribeye or braised beef, game (venison), aged cheddar or Manchego; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, Thai red curry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, double-sorted fruit; cold soak followed by controlled-temperature fermentation, malolactic conversion and 14–18 months in French oak (majority new).

Vineyard Info
Viña Montes (founded 1987) produces Folly from steep, granitic slopes of Finca de Apalta. Flagship single-vineyard Syrah, artisanal limited production and a benchmark for Chilean Syrah.