Chilean wine has a long history for a New World wine region, as it was the 16th century when the Spanish conquistadors brought Vitis vinifera vines with them as they colonized the region. In the mid-19th century, French wine varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenère and Franc were introduced. In the early 1980s, a renaissance began with the introduction of stainless steel fermentation tanks and the use of oak barrels for aging. Wine exports grew very quickly as quality wine production increased. The number of wineries has grown from 12 in 1995 to over 70 in 2005.
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Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignion 75cl
55% of the wine is kept for 12 months in French oak barrels of first, second and third use. |
Cabernet Sauvignon 90%, Merlot 10%.
Montes Alpha Merlot 75cl
55% of the wine is kept for 12 months in French oak barrels of first, second and third use. |
Merlot 90%, Carmenère 10% |
Montes Alpha Pinot Noir 75cl, 14%
Montes Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 75cl
Pale yellow in colour, transparent. Deeply fruity, intense notes of tropical fruits, peach, pineapple and hints of gooseberry. A fresh, crispy, well balanced wine with nice refreshing acidity that makes it appealing and friendly.
100% Sauvignon Blanc. |
Montes Wings 75cl, 14.5%
The wine shows a deep red colour, with the purple undertones very characteristic of Carmenère. The intense nose reveals aromas of black fruit, such as blackberry and blueberry, accompanied by pleasing spice notes of bell pepper and black pepper, joined by sweet notes from the French oak barrels, delivering a very complex wine. The rounded palate of the wine shows extreme smoothness and potency, with a very long, pleasant finish.
Santa Rita 120 Merlot 75cl 13%
Grapes: 100% Merlot