Montes Alpha Merlot 2009
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On the palate, Montes Alpha Merlot has flavors of black cherry, black pepper, tobacco and sweet chocolate. A handsome, ruby-red color, this wine is highly intense, full-bodied and well balanced. The Carménère in the blend adds subtle spiciness to the wine. This Merlot is round and velvety mid-palate with soft and ripe tannins. Well integrated oak with added touches of vanilla followed by a long and smooth finish, Montes Alpha Merlot is very elegant.
90 points
88 points
Wine Notes & Recommendations
- Grape Varieties
- 85% Merlot and 15% Carménère.
- Appellation
- Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile.
- Aging
- 12 months in French oak barrels.
- Cellaring
- Can be enjoyed now or cellared for up to 5 to 6 years.
- Serving Temperature
- 17° to 18°C (62° to 64°F).
- Decanting
- At least. thirty minutes prior to drinking.