Montes Alpha Chardonnay
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Product specifications
| Wine type | White wine |
|---|---|
| Winery | Montes |
| Country | Chili |
| Region | Aconcagua Coast |
| Appellation | Aconcagua Valley |
| Grape variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Taste profile | Refined |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Halal | No |
| Type | Quiet |
| Colour | White |
| Volume | 0.75 liters |
| Closure | Cork |
| Serving temperature | 12 to 13 degrees |
| No added sulphites | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Alcohol-free | No |
Tasting note Montes Alpha Chardonnay
A rich yet elegant Chardonnay from Aconcagua Costa in Chile, where the vineyards are strongly influenced by the proximity of the Pacific Ocean. On the nose, plenty of pineapple, ripe banana, mango, peach, and pear, complemented by grapefruit and subtle notes of toast.
On the palate, the wine is full and creamy, yet simultaneously fresh thanks to its natural acidity. The combination of ripe tropical fruit, citrus, and refined oak notes creates a beautiful balance. The finish is long, elegant, and inviting.
Food Pairing
Montes Alpha Chardonnay pairs beautifully with salmon tartare, lobster, fresh shellfish, ripe cheeses, pasta with cream sauce, white meat, poultry, crab, risotto, salmon, and sea bass. In short: the ultimate food wine!
Other information
The Alpha series from the Montes winery is the heart of all wines crafted by winemaker Aurelio Montes. The grapes for this wine come from their relatively cool-climate vineyards along the Chilean coastal strip called D.O. Aconcagua.
The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully selected. Montes uses various techniques to process the grapes, including whole-cluster pressing, destemming before pressing, and a short cold maceration. The must is then fermented at a relatively low temperature, which preserves the fresh and aromatic characteristics.
A portion of the wine subsequently undergoes a longer aging process in French oak. According to Montes, part of the wine is aged for approximately 12 months in French oak, which provides additional structure and subtle notes of toast and vanilla without the wood overpowering the wine.
Wine scores/awards
- 91 points – James Suckling, 2023 vintage (2025)
- 90 points – Wine Enthusiast, 2023 vintage (2026)
- 90 points – Alistair Cooper MW, 2022 vintage (2024)
- 92 points – Vinous, 2022 vintage (2024)
- 91 points – Tim Atkin, 2022 vintage (2025)
Fun fact
Montes Alpha Chardonnay comes from Aconcagua Costa, a cool coastal region where the cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean creates a very different climate than in the warmer parts of Chile. It is precisely this coolness that helps the Chardonnay retain its fresh acidity and refined character. As a result, the wine combines ripe fruit and creaminess with a lovely freshness.
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