Montes Purple Angel (2024 Release) 2011

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Montes
Label Name:
 
Purple Angel (2024 Release)
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Colchagua Valley (Apalta & Marchigüe).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.7%
Grape(s):
 
92% Carmenère, 8% Petit Verdot.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97; Wine Spectator 93; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 91 (2011)

Tasting Note
Dense, full-bodied Carmenère showing blackberry, black plum, raspberry, dark chocolate, cigar-box and black pepper notes with ripe, silky tannins and a long spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, osso buco, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Cantonese char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, yakitori and hoisin-glazed pork.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested with grape‑by‑grape selection; fermented and matured about 18 months in French oak barrels (mix of new and used); minimal filtration; blended with Petit Verdot.

Vineyard Info
Viña Montes (founded 1987) produces Purple Angel as its flagship premium Carmenère from selected Apalta and Marchigüe vineyards.