Montes
Montes was established in 1988 by four partners with years of experience in the art of winemaking and in the wine trade.
Our philosophy was, from day one, to produce premium quality wines from Chile. A level of quality that we felt was absent at the time. Premium wines that quickly became the standard to follow, such as MONTES and MONTES ALPHA, and now with ultra-premiums like MONTES ALPHA "M" (after Murray) and MONTES FOLLY, also the pioneers in the ultra-premium category.
And follow they did! Not only did the large established wineries create premium wines to compete with MONTES ALPHA but many producers decided to try their luck exporting bottled wines. Wine exporters, as a result, went from about 10 to well over 100 wineries now.
With 5 Estates, three in Curicó and two in Colchagua ("La Finca de Apalta" in Apalta and our new "El Arcangel de Marchigüe" in Marchigüe), totalling nearly 600 Hectares of vineyards with varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Carmenère, Petit Verdot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc -with Syrah and Pinot Noir producing for the first time, experimentally, in 1999 and in fuller scale in 2000- Montes wines are mainly exported (95% of total production) to over 60 countries in the five continents.
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| wa | 90 |
| ws | 90 |
| we | 89 |
Of intense ruby red color, it has enchanting floral aromas accompanied by tobacco and leathery notes. On the mouth, it’s powerful and full bodied to the palate, with soft and mature tannins and a very long and elegant finish. The up front nose is fruity, black cherries, hints of strawberries, ... more
BN#276961
| wa | 94 |
| ws | 94 |
| we | 93 |
Montes Folly has a generous, deep intense ruby red color. On the nose the wine is very elegant with lively black ripe fruit, hints of dark chocolate and a subtle toastiness. On the mouth, the wine is robust, concentrated, velvety and dense. Tobacco and vanilla notes arrive on the finish. ... more
BN#294096
| we | 89 |
| wa | 88 |
| ws | 87 |
100% Pinot Noir from the Casablanca Valley. This wine has 6 months of aging in French oak and a very soft filtering. Aurelio believes it has strong varietal character and a great complexity. Somewhat darker color than the typical Pinots, it has a deeper ruby color. The aroma is that ... more
BN#297572
| wa | 87 |
A fruity, expressive wine with raspberries, blackberries, and spiciness, Montes Merlot offers a balance between oak and fruit. The oak is there but at a level that permits the fruit to be the principal element. This is a wine with a good balance of tannins and acidity. It is a ... more
BN#423006
| wa | 90 |
| we | 88 |
Handsome ruby-red color. Outstanding fruit, with a noseful of red berries, black cherry, black pepper, hints of tobacco. These elements come through on the palate, revealing a full-bodied wine. In mid palate is round and velvety with an added touch of vanilla and toast, followed by a long and smooth ... more
BN#296066
| we | 90 |
| ws | 88 |
Very powerful. To the palate it is refreshingly crisp, sparkling, soft and sumptuous, showing great complexity of tropical fruits with citric accents. Its high acidity and low pH contribute to the impressive overall freshness and high minerality. more
BN#408460
| we | 88 |
| ws | 86 |
Pale yellow with green hues and 100% fermented in stainless steel tanks. No oak ageing. The Grapes are sourced from the famed Casablanca Valley, were its cool breeze, morning mists and strong ocean influence enhance the wine varietal aromas and provide a well balanced, juicy and crispy acidity. Grapes are ... more
BN#415130
| wa | 89 |
| ws | 85 |
Intense ruby-red color. The nose is packed with layers of caramel, cinnamon, candy and hints of mint, with a prevalence of fruit over oak. A spicy, full-flavored wine, with good body, fruit and firm tannins. An engaging and strong finish. Well recommended for ageing. Denomination of Origin: Colchagua Valley. more
BN#416320
| wa | 89 |
| we | 88 |
Grapes sourced from Casablanca Valley. The wine remains in its original cask for one year using a monthly batonage to enhance buttery flavors and complexity that emphasizes the union of refined flavors of tropical fruit and aromas. Full bodied and creamy in the mid palate and very complex. One of ... more
BN#294855
| wa | 90 |
With beautiful and intense ruby red color, it has a very elegant aroma with notes of chocolate, cigar box, coffee and also of vanilla and butterscotch. To the palate it is ample, full, of medium body, soft and generous, with a long aftertaste. Decanting is recommended for at least 30 ... more
BN#435091
| ws | 85 |
This is a wine fermented 60% in casks, 40% in stainless steel. 50 % malolactic fermentation. The process is carried out under controlled temperature conditions to maintain the fruity aromas. Pale gold in color with shades of green, its aroma blends butter hints of vanilla and tropical fruits (banana).
A ... more
BN#401332
Ruby red color, leaning to very dark, intense red. Powerful but elegant flavors, with plumy and blackberry hints. A wonderful butterscotch and slight spicyness is totally integrated by the subtil notes of vainilla that comes from the oak aging. A full-bodied wine, with ripe tannins and voluptuous mid-palate and a ... more
BN#415470
All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted.
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Vintages and ratings subject to change at any time.
All pricing and availability subject to change.
