{"product_id":"montes-alpha-chardonnay","title":"Montes Alpha Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note Montes Alpha Chardonnay \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rich yet elegant Chardonnay from Aconcagua Costa in Chile, where the vineyards are strongly influenced by the proximity of the Pacific Ocean. The aroma offers \u003cstrong\u003eabundant pineapple, ripe banana, mango, peach, and pear, complemented by grapefruit and subtle hints of toast.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the wine is full-bodied and creamy, yet fresh due 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food Pairing \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontes Alpha Chardonnay \u003c\/strong\u003epairs wonderfully with salmon tartare, lobster, fresh shellfish, mature cheeses, pasta with cream sauce, white meat, poultry, crab, risotto, salmon, and sea bass. In short, the ultimate food wine! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Alpha series from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montes\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eMontes winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is the heart of all wines made by winemaker Aurelio Montes. The grapes for this wine come from their relatively cool vineyards along the Chilean coast, called D.O. Aconcagua. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected. Montes uses various techniques to process the grapes, including whole-bunch pressing, pressing after destemming, and a short cold maceration. The must is then fermented at a relatively low temperature, preserving the fresh and aromatic qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA portion of the wine then undergoes extended aging in French oak. According to Montes, a portion of the wine is aged for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, which provides extra structure and subtle notes of toast and vanilla without the oak overpowering the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Distinctions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e91 points – James Suckling, vintage 2023 (2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e90 points – Wine Enthusiast, vintage 2023 (2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e90 points – Alistair Cooper MW, vintage 2022 (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e92 points – Vinous, vintage 2022 (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e91 points – Tim Atkin, vintage 2022 (2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMontes Alpha Chardonnay comes from \u003cstrong\u003eAconcagua Costa,\u003c\/strong\u003e a cool coastal region where the refreshing influence of the Pacific Ocean creates a completely different climate than in the warmer parts of Chile. This coolness helps the Chardonnay retain its crisp acidity and refined character. As a result, the wine combines ripe fruit and creaminess with a beautiful freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944312344901,"sku":"29267","price":17.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/a04e7d09555a2ea06bf3647735917f56c5cee52f.jpg?v=1787299127","url":"https:\/\/vechtstreekwijnen.nl\/en\/products\/montes-alpha-chardonnay","provider":"Vechtstreek Wijnen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}