{"title":"Montes Wines | Colchagua Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Montes Wines Barrel Room\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_ffa3c81c-664b-4bd5-8699-72dc6741b608.jpg?v=1606330063\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1987, Montes Wines is one of Chiles most important wineries and their Montes Alpha M, Montes Folly, Purple Angel and Montes Alpha, are some of the world's best known wines. One only has to taste the wines to realise why they are so admired and critically acclaimed. The Sauvignon Blancs are lifted and fresh, their varietal character derived from growing the grapes in the right place and picking them when they are ripe and not, as many in Chile seem to do, by picking them green in order to ensure an herbaceous character which displays what they believe is the mark of the variety. The Merlots, Malbecs and Cabernets all have lovely colour, intensity and definition supported by supple tannins; a rarity in Chile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo how do they do it? Not surprisingly, in the vineyard. They learned, when they started producing Montes Alpha in 1987, that they needed balanced yields and to harvest when the grapes were ripe. They adapted these practices to all of their vineyards and the results were startling. Montes' own vineyards now cover 75% of their requirements. The other 25% of fruit is produced in vineyards that they have planted, cultivated and picked. In other words, they control everything except the ownership of the land. In addition to this control over the vineyard, they also sell in bulk what is not good enough to go into the bottles that carry their label. Having made the selection in the vineyard, they are able to make a further selection in the winery. The results are there for you to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Purple Angel', 'Folly', Alpha 'M' and 'Taita' are the pinnacle of Montes' premium winemaking. All four are critically acclaimed and highly sought after, with James Suckling scoring the past three Purple Angel vintages 98+ points. Each of the flagship wines are examples of the very best wine the country can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon, first produced in 1987, broke the mould for premium wines in Chile. It was a modern expression of a classic grape which illustrated that Chile could produce wines that stood shoulder to shoulder with their competitors around the world. Since then, Alpha has gone from being a single wine to being the core range in the Montes portfolio. The grapes and sites are carefully selected each year in order to ensure varietal integrity and complexity. Viticulture is hands-on and individual rather than mechanical and industrial. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Outer Limits series is a showcase of exploration and innovation. Aurelio Montes’ passion for discovery lead him on a quest to find new sites. He wanted to push Chilean viticulture further in the premium direction by finding sites that hadn’t previously been planted. The 45 hectare Zapallar vineyard in the Aconcagua Valley was Montes’ first venture into the ‘outer limits’. It is seven kilometres from the sea, so cool nights and foggy mornings ensure a long growing season, making it ideal for Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMONTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.monteswines.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The official website of Montes Wines from Chile\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/desktop_icon_cd1f9a91-a06b-4665-880d-cc47c0dde6d7_480x480.jpg?v=1588261941\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/monteswines\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Follow Montes Wines on Twitter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/twitter_icon_34f9bd96-ace0-4f23-b0ee-0e0d2f8cc379_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/twitter_icon_34f9bd96-ace0-4f23-b0ee-0e0d2f8cc379_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/MontesWines\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Follow Montes Wines on Instagram\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"montes-purple-angel","title":"Montes Purple Angel 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of Chile’s most lauded Carménères, the Montes Purple Angel is a highly sought after red wine. Hand-picked grapes are sourced from their own vineyards in Apalta and Marchigüe, arguably two of the finest sites in the Colchagua Valley. After fermentation the wine is aged in French oak barrels (80% new and 20% a year old) for 18 months, thereafter, 8% Petit Verdot is added to the final blend which adds spice, structure, colour and acidity. Purple Angel displays the rich flavours typical of Carménère. Deep carmine red in colour, this wine has aromas of blackberries and figs, combined with notes of nutmeg, dark chocolate and pastry. On the palate, it is well-structured with rich tannins, a balanced acidity and a long, lingering finish.[#intro]One of Chile's most lauded Carménères, 'Purple Angel' is a highly sought after wine...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32209124425795,"sku":"A21MONTESPURPLE-1","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/PurpleAngelBottle.jpg?v=1606333317"},{"product_id":"montes-alpha-m-apalta-vineyard","title":"Montes Alpha 'M' Apalta Vineyard 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eMontes was established in 1988 by Aurelio Montes, Douglas Murray, Alfredo Vidaurre and Pedro Grand, with the aim of producing the best wines in Chile from the best regions. Conceived as Project 'X' this very special wine is their dream come true. Aurelio Montes had seen this Estate in his younger days and was always absolutely certain that the best red wines from Chile would emerge from this \"terroir\" in the small Apalta valley of Santa Cruz (Colchagua). Almost 30 years later Aurelio's dream comes true and Project 'X' becomes Montes Alpha 'M', an extremely limited production red wine coming from the best vines of the Montes La Finca Estate. La Finca is a totally unique Estate that climbs the side of a granite mountain topped by native oak trees and is arguably one of the finest sites for red wine grape growing in Chile. With drip irrigation, traditional-style natural control at all stages, extremely low yields, hand-pruning and hand-picked grapes Montes Alpha 'M' is a single estate wine that offers the very best Chile can produce. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (80%), Cabernet Franc (10%), Merlot (5%) and Petit Verdot (5%) Alpha 'M' is a wonderfully complex wine with cassis, cigar box and vanilla aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with smooth tannins and flavours of cooked black fruit and sweet spice.[#intro]Project \"X\" becomes Montes Alpha \"M\" an extremely limited production red wine...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32212568473667,"sku":"A19MONTESALPHAM-1","price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/AlphaMBottle.jpg?v=1606494682"},{"product_id":"montes-alpha-merlot","title":"Montes Alpha Merlot 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eMontes was established in 1988 by Aurelio Montes, Douglas Murray, Alfredo Vidaurre and Pedro Grand, with the aim of producing the best wines in Chile from the best regions. The Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon, first produced in 1987, broke the mould for premium wines in Chile and since then the Alpha range of wines has developed to become the core range in the Montes portfolio. All the grapes and sites are carefully selected in order to ensure varietal integrity and complexity in the wines. The vineyards that produce the grapes for the Montes Alpha Merlot are all located in the Colchagua Valley region of Chile. After malolactic fermentation is completed, 55% of the final blend was aged in French oak barrels (25% new, the rest second and third fill) for 12 months to add complexity and roundness to the wine.The Montes Alpha Merlot is deep ruby red in colour. On the nose, there are pronounced aromas of fresh red berries and plums while the oak ageing adds subtle layers of vanilla, toffee and nutty notes. This is a well-structured wine with smooth, round tannins and balanced freshness.[#intro] A soft, juicy Merlot made in a very approachable, versatile style...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32242517147715,"sku":"A22MONTESALPHAMERLOT-1","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/AlphaMerlotBottle.jpg?v=1608383026"},{"product_id":"montes-alpha-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon, first produced in 1987, broke the mould for premium wines in Chile and since then the Alpha range of wines has developed to become the core range in the Montes portfolio. The grapes for the Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon come from Montes' vineyards in Apalta and Marchigüe. The sites are irrigated via a 'Sustainable Dry Farmed' system which allows for precise and minimal irrigating, reducing their water footprint by 65%. In Apalta, vines are planted on 45° slopes, providing good exposure for ripeness. Low night-time temperatures moderate this warm area, ensuring the grapes ripen steadily and thus preserving good levels of natural acidity. Marchigüe is cooler and lies in the rain shadow of the Coastal Range, reducing the threat of fungal disease and resulting in consistently healthy harvests. After malolactic fermentation, 55% of the final blend was aged in French oak barrels (first, second and third use) for 12 months to add complexity and roundness to the wine. This wine is deep ruby red in colour, with violet hues. There are intense notes of ripe red and black fruits, cherries in syrup, blackcurrants and a stewed fruit character. Notes of black pepper, nutmeg, rich toast with a touch of tobacco intermingle with its fruity character. The palate is well-balanced with round tannins, good structure and a long, elegant finish.[#intro]An intense Cabernet that broke the mould for premium Chilean wines...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32242534613059,"sku":"A22MONTESALPHACAB-1","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/AlphaCabernetBottle.jpg?v=1608386027"},{"product_id":"montes-alpha-carmenere","title":"Montes Alpha Carménère 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Carménère grapes for this Montes Alpha wine come from Montes' own vineyards in Apalta and Marchigüe, arguably two of the finest sites in the Colchagua Valley. The vines are irrigated via a 'Sustainable Dry Farmed' system which allows for precise and minimal irrigating. In Apalta, vines are planted on 45° slopes, providing good exposure to achieve ripeness. Cool ocean breezes and low night-time temperatures help to moderate this warm area, allowing for slow ripening. Marchigüe is slightly cooler because of its closer proximity to the ocean. Conditions are dry, with the region lying in the rain shadow of the Coastal Range, reducing the threat of fungal disease and resulting in consistently healthy harvests. Partially matured in French oak for 12 months the Montes Alpha Carménère is deep ruby red in colour with violet hues. On the nose, it has intense aromas of blackberries and plums with notes of mint, mocha and sweet spice. The French oak lends some toasty notes that complement the aromatic profile. It is a full-bodied wine with smooth, velvety tannins and a long, vibrant finish. [#intro]An excellent expression of Carménère with soft, juicy berry fruit \u0026amp; sweet spiced finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32242627838019,"sku":"A20MONTESALPHACAR-1","price":18.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/AlphaCarmenereBottle.jpg?v=1608400856"},{"product_id":"montes-alpha-malbec","title":"Montes Alpha Malbec 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for the Montes Alpha Malbec come from Montes' own vineyards in Apalta and Marchigüe, arguably two of the finest sites in the Colchagua Valley. The sites are irrigated via a 'Sustainable Dry Farmed' system, developed by Aurelio and his team, which allows for extremely precise and minimal irrigating, reducing their water footprint by 65%. Intense purplish-ruby red in colour with a fruity nose recalling ripe black fruits such as blackberries and blueberries, complimented by notes of caramel and yogurt. The toasty aromas from 12 months in French oak barrels lend complexity. The palate is dense, voluptuous and well balanced. Nice tannins pair perfectly with ripe black fruits such as plums as well as sweet spices and vanilla notes. [#intro]Balanced \u0026amp; smooth with characteristic chunky Malbec fruit, solid tannins \u0026amp; smoky finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32243433930819,"sku":"A22MONTESMALBEC-1","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/AlphaMalbecBottle.jpg?v=1608480538"},{"product_id":"montes-classic-series-merlot","title":"Montes Classic Series Merlot 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe wines of Montes are consistently good because they are meticulous throughout the entire production process. Owning 800 hectares of vineyards they are able to retain full control of everything that is planted, cultivated and picked. The Classic Series Merlot is made from grapes cultivated in the Colchagua Valley. After malolactic fermentation, 45% of the final blend was aged in first-use French oak barrels for eight months to add complexity and roundness to the wine. Bright ruby red in colour with an intense aromatic complexity. Black plums and blackberries are complemented by caramel, vanilla and nutmeg from the oak contact. The palate is smooth and well balanced with good levels of natural acidity and soft, round tannins that lend a pleasing sweet sensation to the mid-palate, before a long, fruity finish. 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On the nose, the wine shows great potency and complexity of aromas, ranging from ripe red and black fruit to black pepper, nutmeg, candy, and leather; leading to the aromas acquired after 18 months in French oak barrels, including tobacco, toast, vanilla, and liqueur. The palate is equally broad and balanced, with big body and a silky sensation that remains for a long, pleasing finish.[#intro]A rich \u0026amp; smoky ultra-premium Syrah awarded as the best in Chile...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39625608921155,"sku":"A20MONTESFOLLY","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Folly2020BT.jpg?v=1765384475"},{"product_id":"montes-classic-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"Montes Classic Cabernet Sauvignon 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe fact that the ‘Classic Series’ is Montes’ entry point range of wines says a lot about this producer. Fruit for these wines is all sourced from their own vineyards, and from different appellations. The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are sourced from the outstanding Colchagua region and displays the depth of colour and flavour that this region lends to its red wines. On the nose, there are intense aromas of fresh red fruit and sweet spices. There is a hint of fresh tobacco and toast from the time spent in oak. This wine is medium bodied with well-balanced acidity and smooth tannins that linger on the finish. 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Upon arrival at the winery, the handpicked fruit underwent a combination of whole bunch pressing, pressing of destemmed grapes and cold maceration for several hours, allowing the winemaking team to play with the aromatic extraction from the skins and level of structure. Malolactic conversion was allowed to take place, to increase both softness and volume on the palate, and also giving the wine greater texture and complexity. Finally, the wine was filtered before being bottled. A bright golden-yellow in colour, this wine displays vibrant aromas of tropical fruit such as pink grapefruit, papaya and lychee, with subtle notes of smoke and vanilla from time spent in French oak. The palate is juicy and fresh, with a vibrant acidity that complements the wine’s medium body and lengthens the finish. 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