Montes Alpha Chardonnay 2019
RM108.80
Size: 750ml
Alcohol: 14%
Grape Varieties:
Chardonnay 100%
Tasting Notes:
Brilliant, pale golden-yellow in colour, with an elegant nose full of ripe tropical fruit notes, such as pineapple, cherimoya, and mango, complemented by a touch of pear and apricot. Floral notes mingle very well with light, toasty, hazelnut-like aromas. Hints of asparagus and artichoke heart, show its cool-coastal character. Refreshing, natural acidity pairs with generous body to provide a well-rounded palate, and a lovely finish.
Critics Reviews:
James Suckling (2019): 92 Points
This is delicious chardonnay, as always, with sliced cooked apple, lemon curd and hints of vanilla. Medium to full body, praline and cookie undertones and a flavorful finish. A bargain for such a high-level chard. Drink now.
Food Pairing:
This is a very versatile wine. It is highly recommended with salmon tartare, lobster, fresh shellfish, ripe cheeses, and with hot dishes such as crab gratin and mildly sauced white meats and pastas.
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Description
VINEYARDS
The vineyards that produce grapes for our Montes Alpha Chardonnay are located in the Aconcagua Costa region. The proximity of the vines to the Pacific Ocean and the pronounced influence of sea breezes provide ideal conditions for Chardonnay to ripen slowly and completely. The high variability in the soils, which range from sandy to clay-loam, lend this wine enormous complexity with tremendous cold-climate typicity, but with an impressive aromatic palate. The most important clones used are Dijon 76, which contributes tropical fruit and citrus notes, and clone 95, which lends great volume to the palate thanks to the highly concentrated grapes it produces.
All the vineyards are vertical shoot position trellised and drip irrigated. Yields are usually less than 9,000 kg/hectare, with bunches very well distributed among the vines, aiding very good ventilation and overall excellent health from the cool temperatures of the entire ripening period.
TECHNICAL SHEET
Denomination of Origin: Casablanca Valley, Chile.
Clones selection: Clones 76 and 95.
Filtering: Via cartridge filters prior to bottling.
Vineyard yields: 8–9 tons/hectare (3–3.4 tons/acre).
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay.
Barrel ageing: 35% of the components of this wine were aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.
SUGGESTIONS
Cellaring Recommendations: Keep in a cool, dry place at no more than 15˚C (59˚F) and away from all sources
of light.
Recommended Serving Temperature: 12˚–13˚C (54˚–56˚F).
Decanting: Not required.
Food Pairing: This is a very versatile wine. It is highly recommended with salmon tartare, lobster, fresh shellfish, ripe cheeses, and with hot dishes such as crab gratin and mildly sauced white meats and pastas.
BASIC ANALYSIS
Alcohol 14%
pH: 3.34
Total acidity (H2SO4): 3.14 g/L
Volatile acidity (C2H4O2): 0.35 g/L
Residual sugar: 2.73 g/L
Free SO2: 0.03 g/L
Source: https://www.monteswines.com/en/wines/montes-alpha/chardonnay
Additional information
| Weight | 1.35 kg |
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