COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Montes
REGION
Aconcagua Costa
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Montes Alpha Special Cuvée Pinot Noir 2020 is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Aconcagua Costa DO in Chile, specifically from the Zapallar vineyard situated 7 km from the Pacific Ocean. This coastal proximity creates a cool microclimate that influences the grape's development. Montes, established in 1987, is known for its pioneering spirit in producing premium Chilean wines with a philosophy centered on curiosity, respect for nature, and consistency. The 2020 vintage was characterized by low winter rainfall, impacting vineyard practices.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€33
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Zapallar vineyard is only 7km from the Pacific Ocean.
Fact 02
Montes is a pioneer in premium Chilean wine production.
Fact 03
The 2020 vintage faced low winter rainfall.
Fact 04
Montes wines are distributed in over 100 countries.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Montes Alpha Special Cuvée Pinot Noir 2020 is produced from hand-harvested grapes. Fermentation is carried out with natural yeasts at low temperatures, utilizing a combination of traditional methods and carbonic maceration, with gentle punch-downs for color extraction. Some batches use destemmed, semi-destemmed, or whole-bunch grapes. Malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks or barrels. A portion of the wine (35%) is aged for 10-12 months in French oak barrels, with a small percentage of new oak, before being blended with the unoaked portion.
