Vina MontesAlpha Colchagua Merlot 2021

Name: Alpha Colchagua Merlot
Brand: Vina Montes
SKU: VIN-016554
Price: 17.25 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product code: 16554

£17.25 inc VAT

Red Wine from
Colchagua Valley, Chile

Country: Chile

Region: Colchagua Valley

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Vina Montes

Alcohol: 14%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Aurelio Montes Jnr

Grape: Carmenère, Merlot

Grape: 90% Merlot, 10% Carmenère

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Country: Chile

Region: Colchagua Valley

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Vina Montes

Alcohol: 14%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Aurelio Montes Jnr

Grape: Carmenère, Merlot

Grape: 90% Merlot, 10% Carmenère

Product Notes

Vina Montes Alpha Colchagua Merlot is a luxurious Chilean wine. Its deep ruby colour invites a fine sipping experience with a velvety finesse. This Merlot offers an exquisite bouquet of ripe blackberries, plum, spices, and a hint of mocha. Full-bodied and balanced, it adorns the palate with its dark fruit flavours paired with smooth oakiness, underpinned by soft tannins. The lengthy finish complements the well-rounded profile. Perfectly paired with red meats or cheeses, Montes Alpha Merlot is a sublime choice for wine enthusiasts seeking a touch of sophistication in their tipple. Truly, a delight from the Colchagua Valley.

Tasting Notes

This wine is deep ruby red in colour. On the nose, there are pronounced aromas of fresh red berries and plums, with subtle layers of vanilla, toffee and nut from oak ageing. This is a wonderfully structured Merlot with smooth, round tannins and balanced freshness.

About the Winery

Nestled within the picturesque Montes Apalta Estate vineyards in Chile's primary wine-growing region, Colchagua Valley, the Vina Montes winery represents a benchmark of both beauty and excellence in winemaking. As one can imagine, it's an idyllic setting that perfectly complements the extraordinary range of rich, full-flavoured wines produced here.

Founded by four pioneers in Chilean wine - Aurelio Montes, Douglas Murray, Alfredo Vidaurre and Pedro Grand - Vina Montes continues to uphold the traditions of superior quality. Their storied history includes a relentless pursuit of the highest standards of cultivation and production methods. Each grape is hand-harvested and carefully selected to ensure the succulence and intensity that characterise Vina Montes wines.

One of the defining features of Vina Montes is its iconic Feng Shui-inspired winery building. Symbolising the harmony of the natural world, the winery is carefully designed and constructed to harness positive energy, ultimately enhancing the wine's quality and taste. The cutting-edge winery also boasts of eco-conscious measures, including a complete gravity-flow system that gently handles the grape, and a comprehensive water recycling scheme.

Their extensive selection of wines showcases a harmonious blend of the region's diverse climate and the masterful techniques applied. Montes Alpha and Purple Angel have gained particular acclaim; described as truly captivating expressions of the best that Chilean vineyards offer.

The winery also offers a captivating visitor experience, From vineyard tours and tastings led by knowledgeable guides, to meals in the on-site restaurant, where dishes are expertly paired with Montes wines. Notably, the tours feature soothing Gregorian chants resonating through the barrel room, thought to encourage the maturation process.

Overall, Vina Montes winery serves as a testament to the power of vision, innovation and passion in transforming a raw, natural product into exquisite wine. It is no wonder that, it welcomes wine enthusiasts from across the globe, marking its place as a prime destination on every wine lover's travel itinerary.

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