Montes Alpha Chardonnay

Full, creamy notes of vanilla and cedar wood—you'll find it all in this top Chardonnay from Montes, called Montes Alpha Chardonnay. We've known the Montes winery for years, of course, as it has a long history. It all began with its founding in 1987 by Aurelio Montes and three partners. They launched the winery, whic... Read more
Vintage 2023
Size 0.75L
Grapes
Aromas & flavours
Pineapple Peach Tropical fruit Vanilla Toasted nuts Toast
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Flavour profile

Complexity
Moderately complex

Aromas & flavours

Grape & vineyard

Pineapple Peach Tropical fruit

Winemaking & ageing

Vanilla Toasted nuts Toast

From vineyard to bottle

The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.

Full, creamy notes of vanilla and cedar wood—you'll find it all in this top Chardonnay from Montes, called Montes Alpha Chardonnay. We've known the Montes winery for years, of course, as it has a long history. It all began with its founding in 1987 by Aurelio Montes and three partners. They launched the winery, which later grew into a global player. Today, Montes boasts an impressive 600 hectares of vineyards spread across five different regions. The winery has received numerous awards, with the grand prize being the title of "most influential winemaker in the country." This award went to Aurelio Montes. Now, the reins have been passed to Aurelio Jr., and he continues to craft Chile's finest wines in the same way.

The Chardonnay bunches for this top-quality wine come from the Casablanca vineyard. The strong winds off the Pacific Ocean ensure the bunches receive precisely what they need, resulting in a very slow and consistent harvest. Casablanca's soil structure is perfect, containing plenty of clay, gravel, and rock, allowing the vines to develop deep roots. This allows them to easily absorb moisture and nutrients, resulting in large and vigorous bunches. All bunches are harvested by hand and rigorously selected to guarantee the purity of this Montes Alpha Chardonnay.

Once the Chardonnay grapes are brought in, this white wine matures for several months on the lees, becoming fuller and creamier in flavor. But that's not all, because after the initial aging, it also undergoes 12 months of oak aging in French oak barrels, further enhancing its potency. In the glass, this wine reveals a dark yellow color with a golden glow. The most beautiful aromas emerge, and we noted notes of pineapple, peach, roasted nuts, vanilla, and a touch of toast. The palate is quite an experience, creamy on the palate with abundant tropical fruit. Lovely notes of peach and apricot are complemented by vanilla and freshly roasted nuts. The finish is long, with excellent balance and ripe flavors of yellow fruit.
Montes
The wineryMontes Colchagua Valley · Chile
Vintage 2023
2023 was a good harvest year in Chile, with favorable conditions that resulted in good quality wines, especially for white wines. The grapes were able to ripen optimally, which resulted in fruity and balanced wines.
Montes

More about Montes

Montes Montes is one of Chile 's most influential wineries and has played a key role in the international success of Chilean quality wine. The house is known for its combination of precision, innovation, and respect for nature and provenance.

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Herkomst & details

The wine’s characteristics, origin and practical details.

The wine

White · Chardonnay · 2023
Wine type
White
Varietal(s)
Chardonnay
Vintage
2023
Size
0.75 L
Alcohol content
13.5%
Closure
Cork

Origin & winery

Chile · Colchagua Valley
Producer
Montes
Country
Chile
Area
Costa
Appellation
Aconcagua

Terroir & maturation

Several months on the Lie, followed by twelve months of aging in French oak barrels.
Soil
The soil contains a lot of clay, gravel, and rock, which promotes deep root growth.
Maturation
Several months on the Lie, followed by twelve months of aging in French oak barrels.
Oak aged
Yes
Single grape variety
Yes
Sparkling
No
Malolactic conversion
Yes
Taste style
Full White

Serving & cellaring

Creamy pasta, Lobster, Roasted chicken
Ideal serving temperature
10° - 12°C
Drinking Window
2024–2029
Food Pairing
Creamy pasta,
Lobster,
Roasted chicken

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