Montes Alpha Special Cuvée Chardonnay (in gift box)
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Product specifications
| Wine type | White wine |
|---|---|
| Winery | Montes |
| Country | Chili |
| Region | Zapallar Valley |
| Appellation | Casablanca Valley |
| Grape variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Taste profile | Refined |
| Alcohol content | 14% |
| 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 |
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Tasting note Montes Alpha Special Cuvée Chardonnay (in gift box)
A rich and elegant Chardonnay from Valle de Zapallar on the Chilean coast. The nose reveals ripe tropical aromas of pineapple and banana, complemented by peach, grapefruit, and subtle notes of citrus.
The taste is generous and creamy, yet strikingly fresh at the same time. The beautiful acidity provides tension and balance, while the oak aging adds refined notes of vanilla, hazelnut, toffee, and toast. The finish is long and elegant.
Food Pairing
An excellent companion to salmon tartare, lobster, fresh shellfish, pan-fried fish, white meat, pasta with a light cream sauce, and ripe cheeses.
Other information
The Montes Alpha Special Cuvée Chardonnay is a special Chardonnay within the Viña Montes range. The grapes come from Valle de Zapallar, part of the cool Aconcagua Coast. The proximity to the Pacific Ocean ensures a moderate climate and slow ripening of the grapes.
It is precisely that combination of a cool coastal climate and a rich, concentrated Chardonnay that gives the wine its character: freshness and tension alongside ripe tropical fruit and creaminess.
The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected. Upon arrival, the grapes are processed in different ways: a portion is pressed as whole clusters, a portion is destemmed and pressed, and another portion undergoes a short cold maceration.
Approximately 40% of the wine is fermented and aged in French oak barrels. The wine then matures for about 12 months on French oak, with a significant portion of the barrels being new. This gives the wine its signature notes of vanilla, toast, hazelnut, and toffee.
The rest of the wine is aged in a different manner, ensuring the final blend retains sufficient freshness and tension.
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Wine scores/awards
- 92 points – James Suckling, 2020 vintage
- 91 points – Vinous, 2020 vintage
- 91 points – Tim Atkin, 2020 vintage
- 94 points – Descorchados, 2020 vintage
- 93 points – Best Wines Brasil, 2020 vintage
- 88 points – Wine Advocate, 2020 vintage
Fun fact
The vineyards for this Chardonnay are located in Zapallar, close to the Pacific Ocean. The cooling ocean influence is so important for the grapes that the wine retains a remarkable amount of freshness despite its rich, creamy character. It is exactly that combination that makes this Chardonnay so interesting.
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