Montes Alpha M 2020 / 14.5% / 0.75l

The history of this producer began in 1987, when Aurelio Montes and Douglas Murray wanted to create their own wines, surpassing the quality of those previously produced in Chile. A year later, Alfredo Vidaurre and Pedro Grand joined them, who also made a significant contribution to the establishment of Viña Montes. The two labels initially produced – Montes and Montes Alpha – quickly gained recognition around the world, contributing to the further development of the company and being an incentive to expand its offer.

The family of cultivated grape varieties was gradually joined by Chardonnay, Merlot and Syrah, the first in the Colchauga Valley, after the first Cabernet Sauvignon. The following years brought wonderful labels such as Montes Alpha M in 1996, Montes Folly (100% Syrah) and the first Chilean premium Carmenere introduced in 2005.

Montes Alpha M 2020 

Wine produced in very limited quantities, only in vintages that Aurelio Montes considers good enough. The grapes used to make the wine are strictly selected during the harvest, then after the fermentation process, 70% of the wine matures for 18 months in new French oak barrels. On the nose it is very complex and aromatic, presenting clear notes of ripe red and black fruits, with elegant accents of tobacco and leather. On the palate, additionally, there are flavors of dark chocolate and cinnamon, perfectly combined with silky tannin and balanced acidity. The finish is long and intense, with an accent of red and black pepper.

It tastes best when served at a temperature of 16-18 degrees. Decanting is recommended before serving to ensure an optimal level of aeration, which will allow the wine to present all its strengths. In culinary combinations, it works best with grilled beef with the addition of pepper sauce, but also with roasts in plum sauce, or mature, aromatic cheeses.