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2022 Pinot Noir, Montes Alpha

Aconcagua Coast, Chile

Elegant, fragrant and beautifully controlled, this Pinot Noir opens with aromas of wild strawberry, red cherry and cranberry, layered with hints of rose petal, gentle spice and a subtle earthy note. The palate is silky and finely balanced, delivering pure red fruit, soft tannins and a fresh, cooling line of acidity that gives the wine lift and clarity. There is restraint here rather than richness, with a long, graceful finish that leans into finesse over force.

For when: you want something refined that still feels generous in the glass.
Pairs with: roast chicken, duck, mushroom dishes, or lightly spiced salmon.
If this wine were… a perfectly timed conversation, thoughtful, engaging, and never overdone.

Montes Alpha represents the more precise, terroir-driven side of the Montes portfolio, sourcing fruit from cooler coastal and elevated sites ideally suited to Pinot Noir. Montes was founded by Aurelio Montes with a philosophy centred on balance, respect for nature and long-term vineyard health, principles that continue to shape the Alpha range today. Careful site selection, gentle extraction and restrained oak ageing allow the delicacy of Pinot Noir to shine, resulting in a wine that reflects both Chile’s growing confidence with the variety and Montes’ trademark polish and consistency.

Whats in the bottle
100% Pinot Noir

£17.95
Taxes included.

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  • Producer Information
  • Winemaking

Montes was established in 1988 by Aurelio Montes, Douglas Murray, Alfredo Vidaurre and Pedro Grand, with the aim of producing the best wines in Chile from the best regions. The Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon, first produced in 1987, broke the mould for premium wines in Chile. Since then, Alpha has developed to become the core range in the Montes portfolio. The grapes and sites are carefully selected in order to ensure varietal integrity and complexity. Viticulture is hands on rather than mechanical or industrial.

The grapes were hand-picked into 10kg trays in the early hours of the morning to maintain low temperatures and preserve aromas. Once at the winery, the clusters were carefully inspected to ensure only the best fruit was used. Many different maceration and fermentation techniques were carried out. Some using whole clusters while others used completely destemmed fruit. The fermentation process lasted about seven days, during which two punch-downs were carried out daily to delicately extract colour and flavour. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was transferred to either oak barrels or stainless steel tanks for malolactic fermentation. Of the oak barrels, one-third were new and the rest second or third use, all specifically selected for Pinot Noir production. The wine spent a minimum of ten months in barrel before being blended with the unoaked wine, lightly fined, and bottled.

2022 Pinot Noir, Montes Alpha

£17.95

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