Vina MontesPurple Angel Colchagua 2020

Name: Purple Angel Colchagua
Brand: Vina Montes
SKU: VIN-016396
Price: 68.6 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product code: 16396

£68.60 inc VAT

Red Wine from
Rapel Valley, Chile

Country: Chile

Region: Rapel Valley

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Vina Montes

Alcohol: 14.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Aurelio Montes Jnr

Grape: Carmenère

Grape: 92% Carmenère, 8% Petit Verdot

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Country: Chile

Region: Rapel Valley

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Vina Montes

Alcohol: 14.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Aurelio Montes Jnr

Grape: Carmenère

Grape: 92% Carmenère, 8% Petit Verdot

Product Notes

Vina Montes Purple Angel Colchagua is an exquisite Chilean wine, best known for its unparalleled quality and depth. This premier Carménère-based wine blend is celebrated for its deep ruby hue, intoxicating floral and red berry aromas, and hints of black pepper. Upon tasting, the wine unfurls layers of juicy dark fruit, vanilla notes, and textured tannins, finishing with a memorable savoury touch. Matured chiefly in French oak barrels, it boasts impressive structure, complexity and staying power. All these elements combine beautifully in Purple Angel, making it an exceptional representation of Chilean viniculture excellence. Indulge responsibly though, its high alcohol content can surprise the unaccustomed.

Tasting Notes

Purple Angel displays the rich flavours typical of Carménère. Deep crimson red in colour, this wine has aromas of blackberries, ripe blueberry, dried plum and candied fruit combined with toasted notes of nutmeg, sweet spice, vanilla and pastry. On the palate, it is well-structured with rich tannins, a balanced acidity and a long, lingering finish.

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.

https://www.monteswines.com

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