2022 Malbec, Montes

Rich, smooth and immediately welcoming, this Malbec opens with ripe blackberry, black plum and blueberry, followed by notes of violet, cocoa and a gentle touch of sweet spice. The palate is generous and rounded, delivering juicy dark fruit wrapped in supple tannins, with just enough freshness to keep everything balanced and flowing. It is polished rather than punchy, finishing soft, warming and deeply satisfying.

For when: you want something comforting that still feels well-made.
Pairs with: grilled steak, beef burgers, spiced lamb, or roasted vegetables.
If this wine were… a deep leather sofa you sink straight into and never want to leave.

Montes is one of Chile’s most influential modern wineries, founded in the late 1980s by Aurelio Montes with a clear ambition to elevate Chilean wine on the world stage. Working across key regions such as Colchagua and the Central Valley, the estate combines meticulous vineyard management with a philosophy rooted in balance, harmony and respect for nature. Known for their consistent quality and expressive varietal wines, Montes craft Malbec that showcases ripe fruit purity alongside structure and elegance, offering a dependable, well-judged expression of the grape that delivers every time.