Montes Folly (event) 2019
| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Montes |
| Label Name: | Folly (event) |
| Vintage: | 2019 |
| Country: | Chile |
| Region: | Apalta, Colchagua Valley (Rapel) |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 15% |
| Grape(s): | 100% Syrah |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 4 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97; Decanter 95; Vinous 93; Wine Spectator 92; Wine Enthusiast 92
Tasting Note
Deep violet-red; intense black and blue fruit, black pepper, nutmeg, leather and dark chocolate with integrated toasted French-oak spice. Full-bodied, plush tannins and a long, spicy finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, beef stew, venison; Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, Sichuan pepper beef, braised short ribs, umami-rich miso dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit from steep Apalta slopes; fermented and matured 14–18 months in French oak (majority new), selection and sorting by hand.
Vineyard Info
Viña Montes, founded by Aurelio Montes, produces ultra‑premium Apalta Syrah 'Folly' from low-yield, high-slope vineyards in Colchagua; flagship Chilean Syrah noted for concentration and oak aging.
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