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| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Vegan | Yes |
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Montes Alpha, Colchagua Carmenère
£15.99
About this wine
The vineyards that produce the Alpha Carmenère are located in two very important areas of the Colchagua Valley—Apalta and Marchigüe.
Apalta’s terrain is diverse, with some areas strongly influenced by the nearby Tinguiririca River, and others by rainwater and eroded material from the mountainside above. Carmenère vineyards perform better when planted where the soil is deeper, with moderate moisture retention.
Marchigüe is flatter, with gentler hills. The Carmenère vineyards are located in the lower areas, which are deep and have high moisture content.
After ferment, a portion of this wine was matured in French oak barrels for 12 months.
Tasting note
From the Montes flagship Alpha range, the ripe cherry perfume, soft, juicy berry fruit and sweet spiced finish make this an excellent illustration of the quality of Carmenere in the right hands.
The aromas are of ripe black fruit such as plum, blueberry, and blackberry. There are also spice notes of black pepper and nutmeg. The 12 months in French oak barrels show themselves with aromas of toast, dark chocolate, and vanilla. The palate is smooth, with great body and balance, then followed by a long finish.
Food pairing suggestion
Highly recommended with red meats, Mongolian beef, pork chops, spaghetti Bolognese, lamb chops, or mushroom ravioli.
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