{"product_id":"montes-alpha-carmenere","title":"Montes Alpha Carmenere","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes Montes Alpha Carmenère \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet and complex aroma, white pepper, red berries, chocolate, vanilla and plums. Full-bodied and rich in flavor, notable for its soft tannin structure and long finish. A deep and lively ruby red color. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontes Alpha Carmenère\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs well, as befits a South American, with 'churrasco', or grilled red meat. Also perfect with pork chops, spaghetti Bolognese, lamb chops, and stews. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/Montes%20Alpha%20Carmen%C3%A8re%20komt%20uit%20de%20Colchagua%20Valley,%20met%20druiven%20uit%20onder%20andere%20Apalta%20en%20Marchig%C3%BCe.%20Carmen%C3%A8re%20is%20inmiddels%20uitgegroeid%20tot%20een%20van%20de%20kenmerkende%20druiven%20van%20Chili,%20maar%20oorspronkelijk%20komt%20de%20druif%20uit%20Bordeaux.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eMontes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Alpha Carmenère comes from the Colchagua Valley, with grapes from Apalta and Marchigüe, among others. Carmenère has grown to become one of Chile's signature grapes, but originally the grape comes from Bordeaux.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes are hand-picked and strictly selected. After a cold maceration, fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature. Subsequently, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine then ages for approximately 12 months in French oak barrels, some of which are new barrels. A small portion of the wine is aged in concrete before the final blend is assembled. The wood aging gives the wine extra structure and notes of vanilla, toast, and sweet spices, while preserving the fruity and spicy character of the Carmenère.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Distinctions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e91 points – Wine Advocate, 2022 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e90 points – Wine Spectator, 2022 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e90 points – Wine Enthusiast, 2022 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition, the 2021 vintage achieved:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e93 points – Alistair Cooper MW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e92 points – Tim Atkin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e92 points – James Suckling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor many years, Carmenère in Chile was mistaken for Merlot. It was not until \u003cstrong\u003e1994\u003c\/strong\u003e that the French ampelographer Jean-Michel Boursiquot discovered that many Chilean Merlot vines were actually Carmenère. The grape then became a kind of \u003cstrong\u003ecalling card\u003c\/strong\u003e for Chilean viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944312410437,"sku":"29262","price":17.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/f0b30e18955b1c4412b21b4678c14b9599b003ea.jpg?v=1787299128","url":"https:\/\/vechtstreekwijnen.nl\/en\/products\/montes-alpha-carmenere","provider":"Vechtstreek Wijnen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}