Montes Folly (2022 Release) 2010

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Montes
Label Name:
 
Folly (2022 Release)
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Colchagua Valley (Apalta).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.2%
Grape(s):
 
100% Syrah.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 95 (2010). James Suckling ~94. Wine Enthusiast ~93. Listed as Chile’s flagship ultra‑premium Syrah in producer materials

Tasting Note
Dense blackberry, blueberry and cassis with dark plum, mocha, chocolate, black pepper and smoked spice; layered, powerful palate with velvety yet firm tannins and a long, spice-laced finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, BBQ ribs, aged cheddar and blue cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu, Sichuan spicy beef, Japanese teriyaki beef, Indonesian/Malaysian rendang.

Production Method
Hand-harvested on steep Apalta slopes with grape-by-grape selection; matured ~18 months in oak, often bottled unfiltered for concentration.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Montes from Finca Apalta; flagship ultra-premium Syrah project, notable for steep, granitic soils and Ralph Steadman label art.