Montes Alpha, Colchagua Carmenère15. 95 per bottle ABV 14. 5% Producer Montes was established in 1988 by Aurelio Montes, Douglas Murray, Alfredo Vidaurre and Pedro Grand, with the aim of producing the best wines in Chile from the best regions. We have long admired Montes and what they have done for Chilean wine over the past three decades. Their wines are consistently good because they are meticulous throughout the entire production process.

Lots going on here

Production was down 15–20% at Il Poggione in 2017 due to severe selection of bunches

By contrast

plus incredible tension

white peach

On the palate the wine shows lots of elegance and finesse

Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon

Aconcagua Valley

fresh and bursting with fruit

The wine has bright

newly bottled samples taste shocked and reticent

spice and elegant oaky notes