Montes Purple Angel (2024 Release) 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Montes
Label Name:
 
Purple Angel (2024 Release)
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Colchagua Valley (Apalta & Marchigüe)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
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
James Suckling 98 (2017 vintage review); Tasting Panel 95; WSET reviewer ~94 (various reviews); frequently listed among top Chilean Carmenères

Tasting Note
Deep purple; aromas of blackberry, violet, dark chocolate, espresso and spice. Full-bodied, ripe dark fruit with herbal notes, silky yet firm tannins and a long mocha-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, lamb chops, roasted pork, BBQ ribs, aged cheeses; Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, hoisin-glazed pork, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit; controlled fermentation in stainless steel/concrete; matured ~18 months in French oak (70% first-use, 30% second/third-use) and blended before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Viña Montes, founded by Aurelio Montes, is a premier Chilean producer based in Apalta, Colchagua. Purple Angel is its flagship high-end Carmenère showcasing granitic soils and careful oak aging.