COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Montes
REGION
Aconcagua Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Montes Alpha Pinot Noir 2021 is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Aconcagua Costa region of Chile. Montes Wines, established in 1987 by four friends, is known for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The Aconcagua Costa's proximity to the Pacific Ocean creates a cool climate ideal for slow grape ripening. The 2021 vintage was characterized by a cool growing season with specific weather events impacting the harvest. Montes Alpha represents a significant step in the producer's journey to create world-class Chilean wines.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Montes Alpha was a trailblazer, helping to establish premium Chilean wine on the world stage.
Fact 02
Vineyards are located just miles from the Pacific Ocean.
Fact 03
The 2021 vintage faced challenging post-ripening weather requiring extra vineyard care.
Fact 04
Hand-picked grapes are transported in small, 10kg trays.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Montes Alpha Pinot Noir 2021 is produced from hand-picked grapes harvested in the early morning. Following careful inspection, various maceration and fermentation techniques are employed, including carbonic maceration, and fermentation of destemmed, semi-destemmed, and whole cluster grapes at low temperatures for approximately seven days. A portion of the wine, around 40%, is aged in French oak barrels for 10-12 months, with one-third of these being new barrels.
