Montes Purple Angel (2024 Release) 2010

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Montes
Label Name:
 
Purple Angel (2024 Release)
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Colchagua Valley (Apalta & Marchigüe).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.7%
Grape(s):
 
Carmenère (≈92%), Petit Verdot (≈8%).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable reviews for the 2010 vintage include Wine Spectator ~93 and WineAlign ~92; widely praised as Chile's flagship Carmenère with numerous high scores across vintages

Tasting Note
Deep black-fruit core of blackberry/plum, dark chocolate, mocha, sweet spice and a hint of mint/green pepper; plush, full-bodied with polished tannins and long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, lamp chops, roasted beef short ribs, mature hard cheeses; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu/BBQ pork, spicy Sichuan beef, rich Thai red curry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, selected fruit; fermented and matured ~18 months largely in new French oak (first-use) barrels, with some second/third-use barrels depending on vintage.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Viña Montes (Apalta), founded by Aurelio Montes; pioneering premium producer in Colchagua focused on high‑quality Carmenère.