{"product_id":"montes-alpha-special-cuvee-chardonnay-in-geschenkdoos","title":"Montes Alpha Special Cuvée Chardonnay (in gift box)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes Montes Alpha Special Cuvée Chardonnay (in gift box)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn excellent companion to salmon tartare, lobster, fresh shellfish, baked fish, white meat, pasta with light cream sauce, and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximately 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the wine is aged differently, ensuring that the final blend retains sufficient freshness and tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover even more wines from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montes\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eMontes winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e i\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Distinctions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e92 points – James Suckling, vintage 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e91 points – Vinous, vintage 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e91 points – Tim Atkin, vintage 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e94 points – Descorchados, vintage 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e93 points – Best Wines Brasil, vintage 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e88 points – Wine Advocate, vintage 2020\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944376504645,"sku":"35232","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/d4d4331e886b3c7063564ad0988f1afb24825a07.jpg?v=1787300026","url":"https:\/\/vechtstreekwijnen.nl\/en\/products\/montes-alpha-special-cuvee-chardonnay-in-geschenkdoos","provider":"Vechtstreek Wijnen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}