Montes Folly (2022 Release) 2011

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Montes
Label Name:
 
Folly (2022 Release)
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Apalta, Colchagua Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97; Wine Spectator 94; Wine Enthusiast 94; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93; Falstaff 93; multiple international awards and high placements for Folly as Chile’s top Syrah

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with purple rim. Intense blackberry, blueberry, black pepper, leather, smoked meat and dark chocolate notes; creamy mid-palate, velvety tannins and a long spicy, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, beef stew, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Sichuan beef, char siu, spicy Malaysian rendang, Peking duck.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested on steep Apalta slopes; rigorous grape selection; low yields; fermented (partly wild yeasts), bled to concentrate; aged ~18 months in new French oak; lightly filtered or unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Viña Montes (Aurelio Montes); from Finca de Apalta high‑slope vineyards (>45°). Launched as Chile’s first ultra‑premium Syrah; distinctive artist labels and limited production.