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2021 Carmenere, Montes Alpha Wine Republic - Enoteca and Wine Merchant

2021 Carmenere, Montes Alpha

Colchagua Valley, Chile

Smooth, expressive and unmistakably Carménère, this opens with ripe blackberry, black cherry and plum, followed by notes of dark chocolate, clove and a gentle lift of green pepper and dried herbs. The palate is plush and flowing, with generous dark fruit wrapped in velvety tannins, balanced by fresh acidity and a subtle savoury edge that adds complexity without interrupting the glide. Polished and confident, it finishes long, warming and quietly persuasive.

For when: you want richness with a bit of intrigue.
Pairs with: grilled lamb, spiced beef, roasted vegetables, or dishes with paprika and herbs.
If this wine were… a late-night jazz track, smooth, smoky, and effortlessly cool.

Montes Alpha sits at the premium heart of the Montes range, showcasing the winery’s most expressive varietal and site-led wines. Founded by Aurelio Montes in the late 1980s, Montes has played a defining role in elevating Chilean wine, with Carménère becoming one of its signature strengths. Sourced from carefully selected vineyards in Colchagua Valley, where warm days and cooling influences allow full ripening while preserving freshness, this wine is crafted with gentle extraction and thoughtful oak ageing. The result is a refined, modern expression of Carménère, polished, balanced and confidently Chilean.

Whats in the bottle
90% Carménère and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

£18.50 - £18.50
£18.50
£18.50 - £18.50
£18.50
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In stock

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 harvested before going through a second selection at the winery and destemming. Pre-fermentation maceration took place over 5 days, after which selected yeasts were added. Fermentation lasted for 7-10 days before the wine was racked into either stainless steel or concrete tanks where malolactic fermentation occurred. Finally, the wine was aged in 50% new French oak barrels for 12 months. The remainder of the wine waited in concrete tanks prior to blending and bottling.