Montes Alpha Merlot 2018
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. The Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon, first produced in 1987, broke the mould for premium wines in Chile and since then the Alpha range of wines has developed to become the core range in the Montes portfolio. All the grapes and sites are carefully selected in order to ensure varietal integrity and complexity in the wines. The vineyards that produce the grapes for the Montes Alpha Merlot are all located in the Colchagua Valley region of Chile. After malolactic fermentation is completed, 55% of the final blend was aged in French oak barrels (25% new, the rest second and third fill) for 12 months to add complexity and roundness to the wine.The Montes Alpha Merlot is deep ruby red in colour. On the nose, there are pronounced aromas of fresh red berries and plums while the oak ageing adds subtle layers of vanilla, toffee and nutty notes. This is a well-structured wine with smooth, round tannins and balanced freshness.
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The Producer Montes Wines | Colchagua Valley
Established in 1987, Montes Wines is one of Chiles most important wineries and their Montes Alpha M, Montes Folly, Purple Angel and Montes Alpha, are some of the world's best known wines. One only has to taste the wines to realise why they...
Other wines from this producer
Montes Purple Angel 2019
Montes Alpha Merlot 2018
Montes Classic Series Merlot 2019
Montes Alpha Carménère 2018
Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Montes Alpha 'M' Apalta Vineyard 2018
Montes Alpha Malbec 2018
Montes Folly Syrah 2017
The Region Chile | Central Valley
Chile's Central Valley viticultural region is the oldest, most traditional and internationally renowned wine region, due predominately to its proximity to the national capital of Santiago. It is located directly across the Andes from one of Argentina's most famous wine regions, Mendoza. Within...
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Panul Sauvignon Blanc 2021
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San Pedro Rosario Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
San Pedro Rosario Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Morandé Pionero Merlot Reserva 2018
Morandé Pionero Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2021
Morandé Pionero Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2019
Morandé Pionero Carménère Reserva 2019
Morandé Pionero Chardonnay Reserva 2020
The Primary Grape Wine By Grape Variety | Merlot
Merlot is a very popular red wine grape variety with big red and black fruit flavours of raspberries, ripe strawberries, plum and blackberry, giving the wine a softer taste. It is invaluable in the production or red wines from Bordeaux, particularly...