Montes Alpha Special Cuvée Chardonnay (in gift box)
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Product specifications
| Wijnsoort | White wine |
|---|---|
| Wijnhuis | Montes |
| Land | Chili |
| Streek | Zapallar Valley |
| Appellatie | Casablanca Valley |
| Druivenras | Chardonnay |
| Jaargang | 2020 |
| Smaaktype | Refined |
| Alcoholpercentage | 14% |
| Biologisch | No |
| Biodynamisch | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Halal | No |
| Type | Quiet |
| Kleur | White |
| Inhoud | 0.75 liters |
| Afsluiting | Cork |
| Serveertemperatuur | 12 to 13 degrees |
| Geen sulfiet toegevoegd | No |
| Natuurwijn | No |
| Alcoholvrij | No |
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Tasting Notes Montes Alpha Special Cuvée Chardonnay (in gift box)
A rich and elegant Chardonnay from Valle de Zapallar on the Chilean coast. The aroma reveals ripe tropical notes of pineapple and banana, complemented by peach, grapefruit, and subtle hints of citrus.
The taste is generous and creamy, yet remarkably fresh. The beautiful acidity provides tension and balance, while barrel aging contributes refined notes of vanilla, hazelnut, toffee, and toast. The finish is long and elegant.
Wine & Food
An excellent companion to salmon tartare, lobster, fresh shellfish, baked fish, white meat, pasta with light cream sauce, and mature cheeses.
Additional 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 this 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: some are pressed as whole clusters, some are destemmed and pressed, and another part 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 in French oak, with a significant portion of the barrels being new. This gives the wine its characteristic notes of vanilla, toast, hazelnut, and toffee.
The rest of the wine is aged differently, ensuring that the final blend retains sufficient freshness and tension.
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Awards/Distinctions
- 92 points – James Suckling, vintage 2020
- 91 points – Vinous, vintage 2020
- 91 points – Tim Atkin, vintage 2020
- 94 points – Descorchados, vintage 2020
- 93 points – Best Wines Brasil, vintage 2020
- 88 points – Wine Advocate, vintage 2020
Fun Fact
The vineyards for this Chardonnay are located in Zapallar, close to the Pacific Ocean. The cooling oceanic influence is so important for the grapes that the wine, despite its rich, creamy character, retains a remarkable amount of freshness. It is precisely this combination that makes this Chardonnay so interesting.
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