Montes Alpha Pinot Noir
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Product specifications
| Wine type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Winery | Montes |
| Country | Chili |
| Region | Colchagua Valley |
| Appellation | Aconcagua Valley |
| Grape variety | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Taste profile | Refined |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Halal | No |
| Type | Quiet |
| Colour | Red |
| Volume | 0.75 liters |
| Closure | Cork |
| Serving temperature | 14 to 15 degrees Celsius |
| No added sulphites | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Alcohol-free | No |
Tasting note Montes Alpha Pinot Noir
The aromas of this Chilean Pinot Noir from Montes pop out of the glass: violets, plums, red and black currants, liquorice, and a hint of white pepper spice. Hints of wildflowers and violets give us the illusion of being in the shade of a forest. Because the wine has been aged in wood, you can also subtly taste tobacco, vanilla, and a touch of caramel. The finish is intense and pleasantly smooth.
Food & Wine
Montes Alpha Pinot Noir goes well with pasta with pesto, cream soups (mushroom), risotto ai funghi, veal, and soft cheeses.
Other information
The Chilean winery Montes was founded in 1987 by Aurelio Montes together with three partners, with years of experience in winemaking and the wine trade. The ambition to become the best winery Chile could produce has certainly been realized. Globally, Montes is seen as one of the best producers of top wines.
The grapes are harvested by hand in small crates, so that they arrive at the winery cool and intact. After careful selection, the grapes are destemmed and the whole, uncrushed berries go into open stainless steel tanks. This is followed by a cold maceration of about five days at 8 °C.
Fermentation takes about seven days at 23–24 °C. After fermentation, the wine is gently pressed and then transferred to 225-liter French oak barrels, where malolactic fermentation also takes place. The wine then matures in barrels for about 10 to 12 months before being lightly filtered and bottled.
Wine scores/awards
- 92 points – James Suckling, 2022 vintage
- 91 points – Decanter, 2022 vintage
- 92 points – Alistair Cooper MW, 2022 vintage
Fun fact
The vineyards for this Pinot Noir are located so close to the Pacific Ocean that the cool maritime climate plays an important role in the style of the wine. As a result, this Chilean Pinot Noir has remarkably high freshness and elegance. The winemaker describes the coastal influence as characteristic of the wine's personality.
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