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The 2022 Carménère Montes Alpha presents a dark aromatic profile on the nose, with notes of ash, spice and black fruit that lean toward blackberry jam. Oak frames the aromas. Broad and juicy on the palate, it shows fine tannins and wood influence at the core, delivering intensity, a touch of sweetness and a black-fruited finish.
The deep blue colored grapes of the Carmenere varietal have their origins in France, where they are still listed as one of the elite grape varietals allowed by French law for the use in Bordeaux wines, generally regarded to be the finest in the world. However, the use of Carmenere grapes in France has been dwindling for many decades now, and it has been in several New World countries where they have seen their renaissance. Although still mostly used as a blending grape, single variety Carmenere wines are greatly sought after as a result of their deep, complex aromas, stunning blood red color and the fact that the grapes, when processed at optimum ripeness, carry some fascinating flavors, including chocolate, tobacco, and spicy cherry notes.
Country
Chile
Chile has a long and rich wine history which dates back to the Spanish conquistadors of the 16th century, who were the first to discover that the wonderful climate and fertile soils of this South American country were ideal for vine cultivation. It has only been in the past forty or fifty years, however, that Chile as a modern wine producing nation has really had an impact on the rest of the world. Generally relatively cheap in price,Whilst being widely regarded as definitively 'New World' as a wine producing country, Chile has actually been cultivating grapevines for wine production for over five hundred years. The Iberian conquistadors first introduced vines to Chile with which to make sacramental wines, and although these were considerably different in everything from flavor, aroma and character to the wines we associate with Chile today, the country has a long and interesting heritage when it comes to this drink. Chilean wine production as we know it first arose in the country in the mid to late 19th century, when wealthy landowners and industrialists first began planting vineyards as a way of adopting some European class and style. They quickly discovered that the hot climate, sloping mountainsides and oceanic winds provided a perfect terroir for quality wines, and many of these original estates remain today in all their grandeur and beauty, still producing the wines which made the country famous.
Region
Valle Central
Chile is a fascinating country when it comes to wines and viticulture, and by far the most internationally renowned wine region in the country is the Valle Central. This expansive valley is located close to the Chilean capital of Santiago, and stretches between the Maipo Valley and Maule Valley, a long, winding fault through the mountainous regions of the country which is now almost completely covered by vineyards producing wines of exquisite character. The region itself may well be associated with the 'New World' of wines, but in actual fact, vineyards have been cultivated around the Maipo valley since the 16th century, when settlers from Europe brought vines across the ocean with which to make sacramental wines. A wide range of grape varietals thrive in the hot climate of Valle Central, from the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines the country is most famous for, to Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Carmenere.
Appellation
Colchagua
VM92pts
Vinous Media
The 2022 Carménère Montes Alpha presents a dark aromatic profile on the nose, with notes of ash, spice and black fruit that lean toward blackberry jam. Oak frames the aromas. Broad and juicy on the palate, it shows fine tannins and wood influence at the core, delivering intensity, a touch of sweetness and a black-fruited finish.
WA91pts
Wine Advocate
The 2022 Alpha Carmenère is a highlight in the Alpha range, successfully fusing a confidently oak-driven profile with the variety's herbal and spice-driven nature. Graphite, sweet tobacco and dried herb aromas introduce a lush, creamy, polished palate that maintains admirable focus as it concludes with a balanced, open-knit finish.
WS90pts
Wine Spectator
Offers an elegant entry of plumeria and bergamot, with broad minerality to the midpalate, which is layered with plum paste, blackberry and peppercorn flavors that offer nice length around refined tannins. Drink now. 1,000 cases imported.
Winery Notes
As always, this Carmenère is intense red color with a violet hue. It offers numerous aromas of tremendous intensity. It clearly expresses notes of ripe fruits, berries, and black plums. Candied notes also appear, along with a very interesting toasted profile that leaves notes of coffee, tobacco, and dulce de leche (caramel). It is smooth on the palate with very good body and a long, vibrant finish.
