{"product_id":"montes-alpha-pinot-noir","title":"Montes Alpha Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes Montes Alpha Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe aromas of this Chilean Pinot Noir from Montes burst from the glass: violets, plums, red and black berries, licorice, 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 soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontes Alpha Pinot Noir \u003c\/strong\u003epairs well with pasta with pesto, cream soups (mushroom), risotto ai funghi, veal, and soft cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Chilean\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montes\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003e wine company Montes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e was founded in 1987 by Aurelio Montes along with three partners, with many years of experience in winemaking and the wine trade. The ambition to grow into the best wine company that Chile could achieve has certainly been realized. Worldwide, Montes is considered one of the best producers of top wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are harvested manually in small crates, ensuring 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 cold maceration for about five days at 8 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermentation 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 approximately 10 to 12 months before being lightly filtered and bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e92 points – James Suckling, vintage 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e91 points – Decanter, vintage 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e92 points – Alistair Cooper MW, vintage 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards for this Pinot Noir are located so close to the Pacific Ocean that the cool maritime climate plays a significant role in the style of the wine. As a result, this Chilean Pinot Noir has a striking amount of freshness and elegance. The winemaker describes the coastal influence as characteristic of the wine's personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944350978373,"sku":"29265","price":17.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/2e3af443e0f1b96c485f453af971ee262ff09d44.jpg?v=1787299639","url":"https:\/\/vechtstreekwijnen.nl\/en\/products\/montes-alpha-pinot-noir","provider":"Vechtstreek Wijnen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}